Zechariah 2:12 web — Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.

World English Bible

"Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem."

— Zechariah 2:12, World English Bible

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KJV
“And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. ”
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NET
“The LORD will take possession of Judah as his portion in the holy land and he will choose Jerusalem once again.”
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DRB
“And the Lord shall possess Juda his portion in the sanctified land: and he shall yet choose Jerusalem.”
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BBE
“And Judah will be the Lord's heritage in the holy land, and Jerusalem will again be his.”
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KJVA
“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, behold, I will shake my hand over them, and they will be a spoil to those who served them; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me.

Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for, behold, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of you,' says Yahweh.

Many nations shall join themselves to Yahweh in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you.

Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.

Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!"

Zechariah 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 2:12 say?

Zechariah 2:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.”

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 (WEB): “Yahweh will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.” 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.

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