The Two Anointed Ones: The Two Trees in Zechariah 4

He said to me, "Do you not know what these are?" I said, "No, my lord."
Then he said, "These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth." (Zech 4:11-14)

[Note: Before reading this article, it may be beneficial to read the articles “Rethinking the Olive Tree” and “Who Let the Other Tree In the Orchard”, as these two articles deeply expound some of the principles discussed here and may serve to lay a foundation for the information presented throughout this article.]

In recognizing that the Word of יהוה communicates through parables, we have learned to pay extremely close attention to the imagery conveyed in a passage. We have also learned the significance of applying the principles of His kingdom as we read and interpret His Word.

The passage in Zechariah 4 shares a prophetic description of what shall occur in the last days. Included in the passage is the following imagery:​​

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