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Zechariah 2 - Summary

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A man with a measuring line goes to measure Jerusalem, but an angel declares the city will be inhabited as towns without walls because of its great population - for the LORD Himself will be a wall of fire around it and glory in its midst. The exiles are summoned to flee from Babylon, for God is coming to dwell in Zion, and many nations will be joined to Him in that day.

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Zechariah
Zechariah

Priest-prophet who received apocalyptic visions

Joshua the High Priest
Joshua the High Priest

High priest who symbolized the coming Branch

Judah
Judah

Son of Jacob, Ancestor of David and Christ

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Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Future center of God's kingdom

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Babylon
Babylon

Babylon was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and took the Jews into exile here for 70 years. Daniel and his friends served in the Babylonian court. The Tower of Babel, where God confused human language, was built in this region. In Revelation, Babylon symbolizes worldly power opposed to God.

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Call to RepentanceChapters 1:1-6

Don't be like your fathers who ignored the prophets.

Eight Night VisionsChapters 1:7-6:15

Symbolic visions about Israel's restoration and future.

Fasting QuestionsChapters 7-8
Messianic PropheciesChapters 9-14