Haggai 2:20-23

God chooses Zerubbabel to rule as his servant

20 On the same day, the Lord spoke to Haggai again. He said, 21 ‘Speak to Zerubbabel, the ruler of Judah. Tell him that I will cause the sky and the whole earth to shake. 22 Tell him that I will destroy the power of foreign kings. I will destroy their armies. Their horses and chariots will fall down. Their soldiers will fight against each other. They will kill each other with their swords.

23 But I, the Almighty Lord say this to you, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel. You are my servant and I have chosen you. On that special day, I will give you the authority to rule on my behalf. That is the message of the Almighty Lord.’