What happensPermalink
Zechariah sees a man preparing to measure Jerusalem, but an angel says the city will overflow its walls. God Himself will be its wall of fire and glory. He calls His scattered people to Zion and promises judgment on their plunderers. Zion should rejoice because God is coming to dwell among His people, and many nations will join themselves to the Lord and become His people. The chapter ends by calling all humanity to silence as God rises to act.
Why it mattersPermalink
Jerusalem’s restoration depends ultimately on God’s presence rather than walls or human strength. He will protect His people, dwell among them, and reverse their oppression. Yet His restoration reaches beyond Israel: many from the nations will also become His people.
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And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.