Zec 2:10 | MHM | STEP | Zion's Prosperity Predicted. This section is a message of joy and hope for the people of Zion. Though they had returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem, they faced many troubles. Their neighbors were hostile, and many fellow Jews who remained in Babylon were not supportive. Yet, God called them to sing and rejoice , even in their difficulties. Those who had regained their spiritual freedom and faith had every reason to celebrate, even if their outward circumstances were challenging. v. 10-11 : God told Zion to rejoice because He was coming to dwell among them: "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for I come and will dwell in your midst" (Zechariah 2:10 ). God promised that many nations would join themselves to Him and become His people. This was partially fulfilled when non-Jews (proselytes) joined the Jewish nation after the exile, but it pointed forward to the time when Gentiles would be welcomed into the church through Jesus Christ. This promise was a reason for great joy. God’s presence would make His people secure, and the inclusion of many nations showed the greatness of His plan (Philippians 3:5 ).

‏ Zechariah 2:10

Zion's Prosperity Predicted.

This section is a message of joy and hope for the people of Zion. Though they had returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem, they faced many troubles. Their neighbors were hostile, and many fellow Jews who remained in Babylon were not supportive. Yet, God called them to sing and rejoice, even in their difficulties. Those who had regained their spiritual freedom and faith had every reason to celebrate, even if their outward circumstances were challenging.

v. 10-11: God told Zion to rejoice because He was coming to dwell among them: "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for I come and will dwell in your midst" (Zechariah 2:10 ^a). God promised that many nations would join themselves to Him and become His people. This was partially fulfilled when non-Jews (proselytes) joined the Jewish nation after the exile, but it pointed forward to the time when Gentiles would be welcomed into the church through Jesus Christ. This promise was a reason for great joy. God’s presence would make His people secure, and the inclusion of many nations showed the greatness of His plan (Philippians 3:5 ^b).