God, in the care of Jerusalem, sendeth to measure it. The redemption of Zion. The promise of God's presence.
Before Christ 519.
THIS chapter contains the substance of a third vision. In conformity to what was said, chap. Zechariah 1:16 a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem; a man, or an angel, appears with a measuring line in his hand, going, as he says, to take the dimensions of Jerusalem, in order to its being rebuilt according to its former extent, which was afterwards done by Nehemiah. This is accompanied with a message delivered to the prophet, shewing the great increase of her population and wealth; her perfect security under the divine protection; the recal of her exiles from the north country, and the punishment of those who had oppressed them; the return of God's presence to dwell in her; and the conversion of many heathen nations; and lastly, the reinstatement of Judah and Jerusalem in the full possession of all their ancient privileges.