📖 Zechariah — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Zechariah 2:1 I Rlifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.
Zechariah 2:2 Then said I, RWhither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.
Zechariah 2:3 And, behold, Rthe angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
Zechariah 2:4 And said unto him, Run, speak to this Ryoung man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:
Zechariah 2:5 For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her Ra wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.
Zechariah 2:6 Ho, ho, come forth, Rand 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.
Zechariah 2:7 RDeliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
Zechariah 2:8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; RAfter the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
Zechariah 2:9 For, behold, RI 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.
Zechariah 2:10 Sing Rand rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.
Zechariah 2:11 And Rmany 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.
Zechariah 2:12 And the LORD shall Rinherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
Zechariah 2:13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: Rfor he is raised up out of This holy habitation.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 2:1–5 — A measured city receives the Lord’s protection
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A man goes to measure Jerusalem, but the message describes a population beyond walls. The Lord promises to be a wall of fire around her and glory in her midst.
Key Truth: Value the Lord’s presence above visible defenses.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I ____ up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man …” (Zechariah 2:1)
Find it in Zechariah 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And, ____ , the angel that talked with me went forth, and …” (Zechariah 2:3)
Find it in Zechariah 2:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For I, ____ the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire …” (Zechariah 2:5)
Find it in Zechariah 2:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 2:6–9 — The scattered people are called out of Babylon
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord calls those spread abroad to flee the north and deliver themselves from Babylon. Nations that spoiled them face reversal, with the harm described as touching the apple of his eye.
Key Truth: Trust that God sees harm done to his people.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Ho, ho, ____ forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith …” (Zechariah 2:6)
Find it in Zechariah 2:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For ____ saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he …” (Zechariah 2:8)
Find it in Zechariah 2:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For, ____ , I will shake mine hand upon them, and they …” (Zechariah 2:9)
Find it in Zechariah 2:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 2:10–13 — Many nations join the Lord’s people
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Zion is called to rejoice at the Lord’s coming to dwell among her. Many nations will join him, Judah and Jerusalem are chosen, and all flesh is called to silence before him.
Key Truth: Let hope of God’s presence lead to reverent welcome.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Sing and rejoice, O ____ of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell …” (Zechariah 2:10)
Find it in Zechariah 2:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Be silent, O all flesh, before the ____ : for he is raised up out of his holy …” (Zechariah 2:13)
Find it in Zechariah 2:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Be ____ , O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is …” (Zechariah 2:13)
Find it in Zechariah 2:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Zephaniah 3:9 — Zephaniah also pictures peoples calling on the Lord in united service.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can confidence in God’s presence change your response to fear?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 2:1–5 (A measured city receives the Lord’s protection) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 2:6–9 (The scattered people are called out of Babylon) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 2:10–13 (Many nations join the Lord’s people) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How is protection joined with presence beyond ordinary walls?
5. How does the dwelling promise widen the people of God?
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