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Zech. 2:1–13 In his third vision Zechariah anticipates a renewed Jerusalem, so full of people that it spreads beyond its walls. It will attract those Jews who remain in exile, as well as many Gentiles.
Zech. 2:1 The man with a measuring line in his hand calls attention to the size of the restored city, which contrasts with its present unimpressive state.
Zech. 2:5 Jerusalem’s increased population will require that it be “without walls” (v. 4). The Lord himself will provide a protective wall of fire around it, however, like the cherubim and flaming sword that protected the garden of Eden (Gen. 3:24). God’s glory will return to inhabit the entire city (see Ezekiel 43).
Zech. 2:6–7 Flee from the land of the north. God’s glory will return to Jerusalem and his judgment will fall on their former rulers (1:18–20). Thus, those still in exile in Babylon should escape and return to Zion, the home of the temple.
Zech. 2:8 after his glory sent me. The Lord sent Zechariah to declare that judgment will come on those who plundered his people, the apple of his eye, that is, the “heart” of the eye, the most valued part.
Zech. 2:9 The Lord will shake his hand over Judah’s enemies, signaling for them to be destroyed by their former slaves (compare Isa. 13:2).
Zech. 2:10 Sing and rejoice. The Lord’s dramatic return to his rebuilt house is cause for praise for those who have returned to Judah (see Ps. 35:27).
Zech. 2:11 The nations too will join themselves to (enter into covenant with) the Lord in that day (see Isa. 56:3–5). Jews and Gentiles will join together in one nation, my people, with the Lord dwelling in their midst (compare Eph. 2:13–16).
Zech. 2:12 Though the nations will come to worship the Lord, Judah and Jerusalem will still be his chosen portion.
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