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Zechariah 8:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So many people and powerful nations are going to come looking for God in Jerusalem, they'll all be there praying to him together.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's invitation is so good that even whole nations will come running to find him.

📚 Historical Context

Zechariah was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish people after their return from exile in Babylon, encouraging them to rebuild the temple and trust in God's promises of restoration. In this chapter, God reveals a vision of Jerusalem as a thriving city where people from many nations would come to worship Him, reflecting His plan to draw all peoples to Himself. This prophecy fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant with Israel and the eventual inclusion of Gentiles in His kingdom.

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