But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.
But now I'm not going to treat what's left of my people the way I did before, says the Lord of hosts.
God's saying the hard times are over, he's switching up his approach with his people.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile around 520 BC, a time when they were rebuilding their community and the temple amidst challenges. In this verse, God promises the remnant of His people that He will not deal with them as harshly as during the earlier period of judgment and captivity, marking a shift from punishment to restoration. This message fits into a broader series of prophecies encouraging hope and obedience in a post-exilic era.
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