Zechariah 2
Zechariah 2 is part of “Eight Night Visions and Symbolic Acts (1:7-6:15)” (1:7–6:15) in the outline of Zechariah.
Zechariah 2 summary
In this chapter we have, I. Another vision which the prophet saw, not for his own entertainment, but for his satisfaction and the edification of those to whom he was sent (Zac 2:1, Zac 2:2). II. A sermon upon it, in the rest of the chapter, 1.
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In this chapter we have, I. Another vision which the prophet saw, not for his own entertainment, but for his satisfaction and the edification of those to whom he was sent (Zac 2:1, Zac 2:2). II. A sermon upon it, in the rest of the chapter, 1. By way of explication of the vision, showing it to be a prediction of the replenishing of Jerusalem and of its safety and honour (Zac 2:3-5). 2. By way of application. Here is, (1.) A use of exhortation to the Jews that were yet in Babylon, pressing them to hasten their return to their own land, (Zac 2:6-9). (2.) A use of consolation tot hose that were returned, in reference to the many difficulties they had to struggle with (Zac 2:10-12). (3.) A use of caution to all not to prescribe to God, or limit him, but patiently to wait for him (Zac 2:13).
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Zechariah 2 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
The Vision of the Measuring Line
1I lift vp mine eyes againe and looked, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. 2Then saide I, Whither goest thou? And he saide vnto me, To measure Ierusalem, that I may see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof. 3And beholde, the Angel that talked with me, went foorth: and another Angel went out to meete him, 4And saide vnto him, Runne, speake to this yong man, and say, Ierusalem shalbe inhabited without walles, for the multitude of men and cattell therein. 5For I, saith the Lord, will be vnto her a wall of fire round about, and wil be the glory in the middes of her.
The Call to Flee Babylon
6Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the North, saith the Lord: for I haue scattered you into the foure winds of the heauen, saith ye Lord. 7Saue thy selfe, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babel. 8For thus saith the Lord of hostes, After this glory hath hee sent me vnto the nations, which spoyled you: for he that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of his eye. 9For beholde, I will lift vp mine hand vpon them: and they shalbe a spoyle to those that serued them, and ye shall knowe, that the Lord of hostes hath sent me. 10Reioyce, and be glad, O daughter Zion: for loe, I come, and will dwell in the middes of thee, saith the Lord. 11And many nations shall be ioyned to the Lord in that day, and shalbe my people: and I will dwell in the middes of thee, and thou shalt knowe that the Lord of hostes hath sent me vnto thee. 12And the Lord shall inherite Iudah his portion in the holy lande, and shall chuse Ierusalem againe. 13Let all flesh be still before the Lord: for he is raised vp out of his holy place.