"Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you," declares the LORD. Shout for joy and be gladThis phrase is a call to exuberant celebration and is often used in the context of divine intervention or deliverance. The Hebrew words "רָנּוּ וְשִׂמְחוּ" (rannu v'simchu) convey a sense of vocal and heartfelt rejoicing. Historically, such expressions were common in Israel during times of victory or divine revelation. The call to rejoice here is not just an emotional response but a prophetic declaration of God's imminent action. O Daughter of Zion
"Daughter of Zion" is a poetic term referring to the inhabitants of Jerusalem or the city itself. In Hebrew, "בַּת־צִיּוֹן" (bat-Tsiyon) personifies the city as a cherished daughter, emphasizing God's protective and nurturing relationship with His people. This term is rich in covenantal language, reminding the audience of God's promises to Israel and His enduring faithfulness. for I am coming
The phrase "for I am coming" is a powerful declaration of God's intention to intervene directly in the affairs of His people. The Hebrew "כִּי־הִנְנִי בָא" (ki-hineni ba) suggests an imminent and personal arrival. This is not a distant or abstract promise but a concrete assurance of God's presence. Historically, this would have been a source of immense hope for the exiled Israelites, anticipating a time when God would restore and dwell with them. to dwell among you
The concept of God dwelling among His people is central to the biblical narrative. The Hebrew "וְשָׁכַנְתִּי בְּתוֹכֵךְ" (v'shachanti b'tochech) echoes the language of the Tabernacle and Temple, where God's presence was manifest. This promise signifies a return to the intimate relationship between God and Israel, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden and the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs. It points forward to the ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament, where God dwells among His people through Christ and the Holy Spirit. declares the LORD
The phrase "declares the LORD" underscores the authority and certainty of the message. In Hebrew, "נְאֻם־יְהוָה" (ne'um-YHWH) is a prophetic formula that authenticates the message as coming directly from God. This assurance would have been crucial for the original audience, providing confidence that the promises were not merely human hopes but divine certainties. It reinforces the trustworthiness of God's word and His unchanging nature. Persons / Places / Events 1. Daughter of ZionThis term refers to the people of Jerusalem or the inhabitants of Zion, symbolizing the collective community of God's chosen people. 2. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is making a promise to His people. 3. Jerusalem/ZionThe city of Jerusalem, often referred to as Zion, is the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God among His people. 4. The Coming of the LORDThis event signifies God's promise to dwell among His people, which is both a present and future hope for Israel. 5. Prophet ZechariahThe author of the book, a prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Israel during the post-exilic period. Teaching Points Joy in God's PresenceRecognize the joy and gladness that come from knowing God is with us. This is a call to celebrate His presence in our lives. God's FaithfulnessTrust in God's promises. Just as He promised to dwell among His people, He is faithful to fulfill His word in our lives. Anticipation of Christ's ReturnLive with the hope and expectation of Christ's return, when He will dwell with us fully and eternally. Community of BelieversEmbrace the church as the present-day "Daughter of Zion," where God dwells among His people through the Holy Spirit. Personal Relationship with GodCultivate a personal relationship with God, inviting His presence into your daily life and experiencing His guidance and comfort. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of God dwelling among His people in Zechariah 2:10 encourage you in your current circumstances? 2. In what ways can you "shout for joy and be glad" in your daily life, acknowledging God's presence with you? 3. How does the fulfillment of God's promise in Jesus Christ (John 1:14) impact your understanding of God's faithfulness? 4. What practical steps can you take to foster a deeper sense of community within your church, reflecting the "Daughter of Zion"? 5. How can the anticipation of Christ's return influence your priorities and actions today? Connections to Other Scriptures Isaiah 12:6This verse also calls the inhabitants of Zion to shout and sing for joy because the Holy One of Israel is among them, emphasizing God's presence. John 1:14The Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us connects to the promise of God dwelling with His people, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Revelation 21:3This verse speaks of God's ultimate dwelling with humanity in the new heaven and new earth, echoing the promise in Zechariah. Psalm 46:5God is in the midst of His city, which will not be moved, reinforcing the assurance of God's presence with His people. Matthew 1:23The prophecy of Immanuel, "God with us," highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people through Jesus. People ZechariahPlaces Babylon, Jerusalem, ZionTopics Affirmation, Aloud, Behold, Daughter, Declares, Dwell, Dwelt, Glad, Joy, Midst, O, Rejoice, Resting-place, Says, Sing, Singe, Songs, ZionDictionary of Bible Themes Zechariah 2:10 4010 creation, renewal
7511 Gentiles, in OT
8441 goals Zechariah 2:10-11 1513 Trinity, mission of Zechariah 2:10-12 7259 promised land, later history
8271 holiness, purpose
9220 day of the LORD Zechariah 2:10-13 5006 human race, destiny
7922 fellowship, with God Library The City Without Walls
'Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls.... For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.'--ZECHARIAH ii. 4, 5. Zechariah was the Prophet of the returning exiles, and his great work was to hearten them for their difficult task, with their small resources and their many foes, and to insist that the prime condition to success, on the part of that portion of the nation that had returned, was holiness. So his visions, of which …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScripturePrayer for the Lord's Promised Presence. Zech 2:10
…
John Newton—Olney Hymns The Lord Reigneth
Hallelujah; for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! T he book of the Revelation, being chiefly prophetical, will not, perhaps, be fully understood, till the final accomplishment of the events shall draw near, and throw a stronger light upon the whole series. But while the learned commentators have been, hitherto, divided and perplexed in their attempts to illustrate many parts of it, there are other parts well adapted for the instruction and refreshment of plain Christians. Particularly, those passages …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Covenanting Confers Obligation.
As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Extent of Messiah's Spiritual Kingdom
The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever! T he Kingdom of our Lord in the heart, and in the world, is frequently compared to a building or house, of which He Himself is both the Foundation and the Architect (Isaiah 28:16 and 54:11, 12) . A building advances by degrees (I Corinthians 3:9; Ephesians 2:20-22) , and while it is in an unfinished state, a stranger cannot, by viewing its present appearance, form an accurate judgment …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 John's Introduction.
^D John I. 1-18. ^d 1 In the beginning was the Word [a title for Jesus peculiar to the apostle John], and the Word was with God [not going before nor coming after God, but with Him at the beginning], and the Word was God. [Not more, not less.] 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him [the New Testament often speaks of Christ as the Creator--see ver. 10; I. Cor. viii. 6; Col. i. 13, 17; Heb. i. 2]; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. [This …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Noble Results of this Species of Prayer
The Noble Results of this Species of Prayer Some persons, when they hear of the prayer of silence, falsely imagine, that the soul remains stupid, dead, and inactive. But, unquestionably, it acteth therein, more nobly and more extensively than it had ever done before; for God Himself is the mover, and the soul now acteth by the agency of His Spirit. When S. Paul speaks of our being led by the Spirit of God, it is not meant that we should cease from action; but that we should act through the internal …
Madame Guyon—A Short and Easy Method of Prayer Covenanting Predicted in Prophecy.
The fact of Covenanting, under the Old Testament dispensations, being approved of God, gives a proof that it was proper then, which is accompanied by the voice of prophecy, affording evidence that even in periods then future it should no less be proper. The argument for the service that is afforded by prophecy is peculiar, and, though corresponding with evidence from other sources, is independent. Because that God willed to make known truth through his servants the prophets, we should receive it …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Gifts Received for the Rebellious
Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. W hen Joseph exchanged a prison for the chief honour and government of Egypt, the advantage of his exaltation was felt by those who little deserved it (Genesis 45:4, 5) . His brethren hated him, and had conspired to kill him. And though he was preserved from death, they were permitted to sell him for a bond-servant. He owed his servitude, …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 This State of Prayer not one of Idleness, but of Noble Action, Wrought by the Spirit of God, and in Dependence Upon Him --The Communication Of
Some people, hearing of the prayer of silence, have wrongly imagined that the soul remains inactive, lifeless, and without movement. But the truth is, that its action is more noble and more extensive than it ever was before it entered this degree, since it is moved by God Himself, and acted upon by His Spirit. St Paul desires that we should be led by the Spirit of God (Rom. viii. 14). I do not say that there must be no action, but that we must act in dependence upon the divine movement. This …
Jeanne Marie Bouvières—A Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual Torrents Zechariah
CHAPTERS I-VIII Two months after Haggai had delivered his first address to the people in 520 B.C., and a little over a month after the building of the temple had begun (Hag. i. 15), Zechariah appeared with another message of encouragement. How much it was needed we see from the popular despondency reflected in Hag. ii. 3, Jerusalem is still disconsolate (Zech. i. 17), there has been fasting and mourning, vii. 5, the city is without walls, ii. 5, the population scanty, ii. 4, and most of the people …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Zechariah 2:10 NIVZechariah 2:10 NLTZechariah 2:10 ESVZechariah 2:10 NASBZechariah 2:10 KJV
Zechariah 2:10 Commentaries
Bible Hub |
