Zechariah 8:1

The LORD Promises to Bless Jerusalem

1 Another message came to me from the LORD who rules over all. He said,

Zechariah 8:1 Meaning and Commentary

Zechariah 8:1

Again the word of the Lord of hosts came [to me] saying.
] The phrase, "to me", is wanting in the Hebrew text; and is the only place it is wanting in, as the Masora observes; though undoubtedly it is to be understood; and therefore is rightly supplied, as it is by the Targum, "with me". Mention being made in the latter part of the preceding chapter ( Zechariah 7:8-14 ) of the desolations of the earth, comfort is here administered, as Aben Ezra notes.

Zechariah 8:1 In-Context

1 Another message came to me from the LORD who rules over all. He said,

2 "I am very jealous for my people in Zion. In fact, I am burning with jealousy for them."

3 He continued, "I will return to Zion. I will live among my people in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called The City of Truth. And my mountain will be called The Holy Mountain."

4 He continued, "Once again old men and women will sit in the streets of Jerusalem. All of them will be using canes because they are old.

5 The city streets will be filled with boys and girls. They will be playing there."