KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God's going to rescue the countryside people of Judah first, so that the big-shot families in Jerusalem and the royal house of David don't get all proud and look down on everyone else.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God lifts up the overlooked first to keep the powerful humble.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Zechariah wrote this book to the Jewish community in Judah and Jerusalem around 520-518 BCE. It was written to encourage the returned exiles who were rebuilding the Temple and facing various difficulties and opposition in Jerusalem.
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