And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:
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Interpretation
The Son of David, even the Man Christ Jesus, whom the prophet sees with a measuring line in his hand, is the Master-Builder of his church. God notices the extent of his church, and will take care that whatever number of guests are brought to the wedding-supper, there shall be room.
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This thought runs through Zechariah 2:1-5.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.