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Zechariah 2:1–5 – Measuring Jerusalem

What happens: Zechariah sees a man with a measuring line going to measure Jerusalem. An angel says Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the many people and animals in it. God Himself will be a wall of fire around her and the glory within.

What it means: God’s presence is better than human defenses. He intends growth and life for His people beyond their limits. Worship centered on God draws true security and glory.

Zechariah 2:6–9 – Flee the north; precious to God

What happens: The exiles are called to flee from the land of the north and escape from Babylon. God says that whoever touches His people touches the apple of His eye. He promises to shake His hand over the nations and they will become plunder.

What it means: God claims His people as precious. He calls them out of compromise and captivity. The Holy One judges nations that harm His own. Covenant belonging brings protection and purpose.

Zechariah 2:10–13 – God dwells with His people

What happens: Daughter Zion is told to sing because God comes to dwell in her. Many nations join themselves to the LORD in that day and become His people. All are called to be silent before the LORD because He has risen from His holy dwelling.

What it means: God’s goal is His presence with His people and the gathering of the nations. Worship, not fear, is the fitting response. Holiness commands reverence and hope.

Application

  • Seek God’s presence as your true protection.
  • Leave spaces and habits that keep you in spiritual exile.
  • Welcome the nations God is drawing, showing that belonging is in Him.
  • Practice reverent silence that honors God’s holy nearness.

Bible

1I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.

2Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.

3And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,

4And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:

5For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.

6Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD.

7Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.

8For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.

9For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me.

10Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.

11And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.

12And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.

13Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.

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