Zechariah 2:12 bbe — And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.

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"And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his."

— Zechariah 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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“And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.”
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Zechariah 2 — Context

For at the shaking of my hand over them, their goods will be taken by those who were their servants: and you will see that the Lord of armies has sent me.

Give songs of joy, O daughter of Zion: for I come, and I will make my resting-place among you, says the Lord.

And a number of nations will be joined to the Lord in that day, and will become my people; and I will be living among you, and you will see that the Lord of armies has sent me to you.

And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.

Let all flesh be quiet and make no sound before the Lord: for he is awake and has come from his holy resting-place.

Zechariah 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 2:12 say?

Zechariah 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.”

Where is Zechariah 2:12 in the Bible?

Zechariah 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 2, verse 12.

Who wrote Zechariah?

Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.

What is the book of Zechariah about?

Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.

What are the major themes of Zechariah?

Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 2:12.

What translation should I read Zechariah 2:12 in?

Zechariah 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Zechariah 2:12?

Zechariah 2:12 reads (BBE): “And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Zechariah 2:12 bbe — And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.

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