“"For I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst."”
Zechariah 2:5
Summary
In Zechariah chapter 2, the prophet receives a vision of a man with a measuring line, indicating God's intention to restore and expand Jerusalem. The man is stopped by an angel, who explains that Jerusalem will become a city without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it, symbolizing abundant blessing and growth. The Lord promises to be a protective wall of fire around the city and asserts His glory will reside within. The chapter contains a call to the exiles in Babylon to flee to Jerusalem, emphasizing God’s readiness to bring them back to their homeland. A profound assurance is given that God will dwell among His people, and many nations will join themselves to the Lord. The chapter concludes with a reminder of God’s holy presence and the call for all flesh to be silent before Him, highlighting the awe and reverence due to God's divine initiative and protective power for Jerusalem.