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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zechariah/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zechariah/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The land of Judah will be the LORD’s special possession in the holy land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem to be his own city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His inheritance in the Holy Land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD will possess Judah as His portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The LORD will possess Judah as His portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And the LORD will possess Judah as His portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Yahweh will inherit Judah as His portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will take possession of Judah as his portion in the Holy Land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Judah will be his part of the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his chosen city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will claim Judah as his own in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Once again Judah will be the special possession of the LORD in his sacred land, and Jerusalem will be the city he loves most of all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD will take possession of Judah as his own property in the Holy Land—and he will choose Jerusalem again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will take possession of Judah as his portion in the holy land and he will choose Jerusalem once again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH has inherited Judah, "" His portion on the holy ground, "" And He has fixed again on Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah hath inherited Judah, His portion on the holy ground, And He hath fixed again on Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah inherited Judah his portion upon the holy land, and he yet chose Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord shall possess Juda his portion in the sanctified land: and he shall yet choose Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord will possess his portion, Judah, in the sanctified land, and still he will single out Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion of the holy land, and the LORD will again choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in his holy land, and shall be pleased with Jerusalem again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH shall inherit Yehuda his portion on the land of his holiness, and he shall be pleased again in Jerusalem<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD shall inherit Judah as His portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord shall inherit Juda his portion in the holy <i>land</i>, and he will yet choose Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/2-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=345" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/2.htm">The Redemption of Zion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">And the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: wə·nā·ḥal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">will take possession</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: ḥel·qōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">as His portion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">the Holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: ’aḏ·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">Land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">and He will once again</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: ū·ḇā·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">choose</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9</a></span><br />But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a></span><br />For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-25.htm">Isaiah 19:25</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-16.htm">Jeremiah 10:16</a></span><br />The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-19.htm">Jeremiah 51:19</a></span><br />The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a></span><br />Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Ephesians 1:14</a></span><br />who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a></span><br />And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a></span><br />and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a></span><br />He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a></span><br />The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.</p><p class="hdg">inherit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a></b></br> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth <i>is</i> mine: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9</a></b></br> For the LORD'S portion <i>is</i> his people; Jacob <i>is</i> the lot of his inheritance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/82-8.htm">Psalm 82:8</a></b></br> Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.</p><p class="hdg">and shall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Zechariah 1:17</a></b></br> Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-9.htm">Isaiah 41:9</a></b></br> <i>Thou</i> whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou <i>art</i> my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/haggai/2-23.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/haggai/1-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/haggai/2-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-9.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-14.htm">Inherited</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-21.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-9.htm">Possess</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/20-14.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Inherited</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Possess</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-1.htm">God, in the care of Jerusalem, sends to measure it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-6.htm">The redemption of Zion.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/2-10.htm">The promise of God's presence.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion</b><br>This phrase indicates a divine claim over Judah, emphasizing God's sovereignty and ownership. Historically, Judah was the southern kingdom of Israel, known for its capital, Jerusalem. The idea of God taking possession suggests a restoration of His people after the Babylonian exile. This echoes the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs, where God promised to be their God and they His people (<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7-8</a>). Theologically, it underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant, despite Israel's unfaithfulness. This possession is not merely territorial but spiritual, indicating a renewed relationship.<p><b>in the Holy Land</b><br>The term "Holy Land" is significant as it denotes a land set apart by God for His purposes. Geographically, this refers to the region historically known as Canaan, which became the land of Israel. The holiness of the land is tied to God's presence and His acts of salvation history, such as the giving of the Law at Sinai and the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem. This phrase also anticipates the eschatological hope of a restored and sanctified land, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/35.htm">Isaiah 35:1-2</a>, where the land will rejoice and blossom.<p><b>and He will once again choose Jerusalem</b><br>This phrase highlights Jerusalem's central role in God's redemptive plan. Historically, Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of Israel, housing the Temple, the symbol of God's presence among His people. The phrase "once again choose" suggests a reaffirmation of Jerusalem's significance after periods of judgment and exile. This choice is prophetic, pointing to future events where Jerusalem will be the focal point of God's kingdom, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a>. It also typologically points to Jesus Christ, who fulfills the role of the Temple and the presence of God among His people (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is actively involved in the restoration and future of His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>A significant tribe of Israel, representing the southern kingdom, which holds a special place in God's redemptive plan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_land.htm">The Holy Land</a></b><br>Refers to the land of Israel, which is set apart by God for His purposes and His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city chosen by God as the center of worship and the future site of His divine presence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>The prophet through whom God delivers this message of hope and restoration to the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>God remains faithful to His covenant with Israel, demonstrating His unchanging nature and commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_jerusalem.htm">The Significance of Jerusalem</a></b><br>Jerusalem holds a central place in God's redemptive plan, symbolizing His presence and future hope for all believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_land_as_a_symbol_of_god's_kingdom.htm">The Holy Land as a Symbol of God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The land of Israel serves as a tangible reminder of God's kingdom purposes and His desire to dwell among His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope_for_the_future.htm">Restoration and Hope for the Future</a></b><br>God's promise to choose Jerusalem again offers hope for restoration, not only for Israel but for all who trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_role_in_god's_redemptive_plan.htm">Our Role in God's Redemptive Plan</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to participate in God's ongoing work of restoration and to live as witnesses of His faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_records_show_god_took_judah.htm">Zechariah 2:12 – Given the centuries of exile and conflict, what archaeological or historical records confirm that the Lord truly “took possession of Judah” in a lasting, literal sense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_zech._1_12's_70_years_align_historically.htm">Is there any corroborating evidence for the 70-year period mentioned in Zechariah 1:12, or does it conflict with known historical timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_shishak's_invasion.htm">2 Chronicles 12:2 - Is there archaeological or historical evidence outside the Bible confirming Shishak's exact invasion details?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_spare_judah_after_intending_punishment.htm">2 Chronicles 12:5-7 - How do we reconcile God's initial intention to punish Judah entirely with His later decision to spare them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shall inherit Judah.</span> The Lord, though it is true that many other nations shall be converted, shall take Judah (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> the whole Jewish nation) as his portion, in accordance with <a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9</a>. <span class="cmt_word">In the holy land.</span> This expression is not found elsewhere applied to Judaea, nor is it to be confined to that nation here. Every land is holy where the Lord dwells. The conversion of the heathen should emanate from Judaea (<a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a>), and spread through all the world, and thus the earth should be holy ground. Shall choose Jerusalem again; Revised Version, "shall yet choose Jerusalem" (comp. <a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Zechariah 1:17</a>). This points to Christ as King of the spiritual Zion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/2-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will take possession</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָחַ֨ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as His portion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶלְק֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥel·qōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> </span><span class="str2">Portion, tract, territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Holy</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Land,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַדְמַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(’aḏ·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ground, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He will once again</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֖וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">choose</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָחַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/2-12.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 2:12 Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion (Zech. 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