Zechariah 2:10-13

In Zechariah 2:10-13 Jehovah urges the “daughter of Zion” to rejoice.

Daughter of Zion Identical with “Zion” in Zechariah 2:7, the exiles to be delivered from Babylon; they are to rejoice greatly in anticipation of the glorious redemption.

Come,… dwell The construction is the same as in Zechariah 2:9, “I am about to come.” The coming is imminent, but the divine purpose can be carried out only if the temple is completed (Zechariah 1:16).

In the midst of thee In the midst of the exiles to help and comfort them (see on Joel 2:27). The sway of Jehovah will extend also over other nations.

Many nations shall be joined to Jehovah They will recognize him as the true God and render homage to him (see on Haggai 2:7; Micah 4:1-5; compare Isaiah 2:2-4).

In that day When the promises made to the exiles receive their fulfillment. These “converted” nations will become the people of Jehovah, and with the Jews they will form one people, in whose midst Jehovah will dwell as helper and protector (see on Joel 2:27). 11b is a repetition of 9b and has the same significance (see on Zechariah 2:9).

Zechariah 2:12 repeats the thought of Zechariah 1:17, that Jehovah will select Jerusalem to be his royal dwelling place.

Inherit Equivalent to take possession. There may be a reference to Deuteronomy 32:9, where Israel is called the “portion” of Jehovah and the “lot of his inheritance.”

Judah The remnant escaped from Babylon.

Holy land So called because Jehovah will dwell there (see on Joel 2:1; compare Exodus 3:5).

Choose Jerusalem See on Zechariah 1:17.

13. The crisis is at hand, the judgment is about to break forth; it behooves all to await in awe the terrible manifestation of Jehovah.

Be silent Wait in reverential silence (Habakkuk 2:20; Zephaniah 1:7).

All flesh Not only the Jews, but all the nations of the earth, for all will be affected by the coming of Jehovah.

He is raised up R.V., “waked up”; from his inactivity. He has already started to carry out his redemptive purpose, as indicated in the preceding verses (compare Haggai 2:6).

His holy habitation In the heavens (compare Amos 9:6). While his people suffered he seemed to take no interest in the affairs of the world; now all is changed; he is about to execute judgment, and to establish a new and more glorious kingdom of God upon the earth.