And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people - as is becoming His honour that the flock of His people should be saved (Psalms 77:20). Others translate (repeating He will save, thus), 'The Lord shall save them in that day: (He will save) His people as a flock.' The English version is simpler. Here the image of war and bloodshed (Zechariah 9:15) is exchanged for the shepherd and flock, as God will give not only victory, but afterward safe and lasting peace.
For they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. In contrast to the worthless sling stones trodden underfoot stand the (gem) "stones of the crown (Isaiah 62:3; Malachi 3:17), lifted up as an ensign," that all may flock to the Jewish Church (Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 11:12; Isaiah 62:10, end).