Zechariah 2:4 akjv — And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the mult…

American King James Version

"And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: "

— Zechariah 2:4, American King James Version

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Zechariah 2 — Context

1

I lifted up my eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.

2

Then said I, Where go you? And he said to me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.

3

And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,

4

And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:

5

For I, says the LORD, will be to her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the middle of her. ¶

6

Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, says the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, said the LORD.

7

Deliver yourself, O Zion, that dwell with the daughter of Babylon.

Zechariah 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 2:4 say?
Zechariah 2:4 in the American King James Version reads: “And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: ”
Where is Zechariah 2:4 in the Bible?
Zechariah 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Zechariah 2:4 in?
Zechariah 2:4 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 2:4?
Zechariah 2:4 reads (AKJV): “And said to him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: ” 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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