What is the meaning of Zechariah 14:10? All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain “From Geba to Rimmon” stretches the territory north to south of Jerusalem (cf. Joshua 18:24; Joshua 15:32). The verse pictures a vast topographical upheaval when the Lord comes (Zechariah 14:4–5). • Literally, the hill country surrounding the capital will be leveled, forming an expansive plain. Isaiah 40:4 anticipates this: “Every valley shall be lifted up and every mountain and hill made low.” • The flattening clears the way for nations to approach Jerusalem unhindered (Isaiah 2:2–3; Micah 4:1–2). • It also echoes Revelation 16:18–20, where earthquake and upheaval accompany the final judgment. but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place While everything else sinks to a level plain, Jerusalem itself is lifted—physically elevated and permanently secure. • Psalm 48:1–2 calls Zion “the joy of all the earth… Mount Zion in the farthest north.” The imagery now becomes literal. • Zechariah 8:3 promised, “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem.” Here that promise reaches full realization: the city stands immovable, the center of Messiah’s kingdom (Zechariah 14:9). • Isaiah 2:2 foresees the “mountain of the house of the LORD” as chief among the mountains—now fulfilled by the city’s exaltation. from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate Three historic gates mark the northern and western stretches of ancient Jerusalem (Jeremiah 37:13; 2 Kings 14:13). Mentioning them underscores that every part of the rebuilt city will remain intact. • No quarter is abandoned or in ruins; the populace lives securely throughout (Zechariah 8:4–5). • The precise boundaries highlight continuity with the old city yet affirm its glorified, secure future. and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses The Tower of Hananel stood at the northeast corner of the walls (Nehemiah 3:1; Jeremiah 31:38), while the royal winepresses lay in the southern sector near the king’s gardens. Together they encompass the full north–south axis. • Protection: a fortified tower signifies watchfulness; winepresses speak of abundance (Joel 3:18). • Every segment, from defense to sustenance, prospers under Messiah’s rule (Isaiah 62:8–9). summary Zechariah 14:10 promises a literal, dramatic reshaping of the land around Jerusalem at the Lord’s return. The surrounding hills flatten into a plain, granting unhindered access for the nations, while Jerusalem itself is physically and spiritually exalted, firmly established within its historic boundaries. The city becomes the unshakable, flourishing center of Messiah’s kingdom, fulfilling earlier prophetic hopes and showcasing God’s faithfulness to His covenant people. |
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