23) He will reign over the house of Jacob forever

The encounter of the angel Gabriel with Mary was a favourite subject in art. Just think of the well-known 'Ave Maria' (Hail Mary). What few people realise, is that a prophecy from Zephaniah resounds in the background: 'Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem!’