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Zechariah 8:4-8

4 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with cane in hand because of his age.

5 The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”

6 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?” declares the Lord Almighty.

7 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “I will save my people from the countries of the east and the west.

8 I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem; they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God.”

Cross References for Zechariah 8:4-8

Job 5:26 - You will come to the grave in full vigor, like sheaves gathered in season. Click to read the verse Job 5:26 Click to read the verse Job 5:26

Job 42:17 - And so he died, old and full of years. Click to read the verse Job 42:17 Click to read the verse Job 42:17

Ecclesiastes 12:3 - when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when the grinders cease becaus... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:3

Exodus 21:19 - the one who struck the blow will not be held responsible if the other gets up and walks around ... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:19 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:19

Hebrews 12:22 - But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You hav... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:22

1 Samuel 2:31 - The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your father’s house,... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:31 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:31

1 Samuel 2:32 - and you will see distress in my dwelling. Although good will be done to Israel, in your family ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:32 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:32

Lamentations 2:20-22 - “Look, O Lord, and consider: Whom have you ever treated like this? Should women eat their offsp... Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:20-22 Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:20-22

Isaiah 65:20-22 - “Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:20-22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:20-22

Zechariah 14:11 - It will be inhabited; never again will it be destroyed. Jerusalem will be secure. Click to read the verse Zechariah 14:11 Click to read the verse Zechariah 14:11

Lamentations 5:11-15 - Women have been ravished in Zion, and virgins in the towns of Judah. Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:11-15 Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:11-15