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Zechariah 2

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1I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. 2Then I asked, “Where are you going?” He said to me, “To measure Jerusalem, to see what is its width and what is its length.” 3Behold, the angel who talked with me went out, and another angel went out to meet him, 4and said to him, “Run, speak to this young man, saying, ‘Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, because of the multitude of men and livestock in it. 5For I,’ says Yahweh, ‘will be to her a wall of fire around it, and I will be the glory in the middle of her. 6Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north,’ says Yahweh; ‘for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the sky,’ says Yahweh. 7‘Come, Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of Babylon.’ 8For Yahweh of Armies says: ‘For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye. 9For, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they will be a plunder to those who served them; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me. 10Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion! For behold, I come and I will dwell within you,’ says Yahweh. 11Many nations shall join themselves to Yahweh in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell among you, and you shall know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you. 12Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem. 13Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!”

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Overview

Zechariah Chapter 2 presents a vision of hope and restoration for the people of Israel. The chapter begins with a man measuring Jerusalem, symbolizing God's intention to restore and protect His people. The measuring signifies the importance of Jerusalem, which is described as a city without walls due to the multitude of people and livestock that will inhabit it. This imagery reflects God's promise of abundance and security, as He declares that He will be a wall of fire around Jerusalem, protecting it from all harm. The phrase 'I will be the glory in her midst' (Zechariah 2:5) emphasizes God's presence among His people, assuring them of His divine protection and favor. #Jerusalem #GodsPresence
The chapter continues with a call for the exiles to return to Zion, as God promises to dwell in the midst of His people. He encourages them not to fear, for He will gather them from the nations where they have been scattered. The Lord's declaration that He will take possession of Judah as His portion and choose Jerusalem again highlights His unwavering commitment to His covenant people. The chapter concludes with a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom, as all nations will recognize the Lord's authority. This chapter serves as a profound encouragement for believers, reminding us of God's faithfulness and the hope of restoration in our lives. #Exiles #Restoration

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  1. Psalms 125:2v5Psalm 125:2 describes the Lord surrounding His people as the mountains surround Jerusalem. Zechariah 2:5 speaks of the Lord being a wall of fire around Jerusalem, highlighting God's protective presence.
  2. Revelation 8:1v13Revelation 8:1 describes a silence in heaven for about half an hour, which can be paralleled with Zechariah 2:13 where all flesh is called to be silent before the Lord, indicating a moment of awe and anticipation of God's actions.

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