Zechariah 14:10

All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and [from] the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.

All the land {H776} shall be turned {H5437} as a plain {H6160} from Geba {H1387} to Rimmon {H7417} south {H5045} of Jerusalem {H3389}: and it shall be lifted up {H7213}, and inhabited {H3427} in her place, from Benjamin's {H1144} gate {H8179} unto the place {H4725} of the first {H7223} gate {H8179}, unto the corner {H6434} gate {H8179}, and from the tower {H4026} of Hananeel {H2606} unto the king's {H4428} winepresses {H3342}.

All the land will be made like the 'Aravah, from Geva to Rimmon in the Negev. Yerushalayim will be raised up and inhabited where she is, from Binyamin's Gate to the place where the earlier gate stood, and on to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hanan'el to the king's winepresses.

All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.

All the land shall be made like the Arabah, from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem; and she shall be lifted up, and shall dwell in her place, from Benjamin’s gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananel unto the king’s winepresses.

Zechariah 14:10 is a vivid prophetic declaration concerning the dramatic topographical changes and the secure, expanded state of Jerusalem during the future Messianic kingdom. This verse paints a picture of divine intervention that reshapes the land around Jerusalem, making the city itself the prominent and secure center of God's reign.

Context

This verse is part of Zechariah chapter 14, a powerful prophetic chapter detailing the "Day of the Lord"—a future time of global conflict, divine judgment, and the ultimate establishment of God's kingdom on earth. Preceding verses describe the Lord's return to the Mount of Olives, which will cause a great geographical upheaval, splitting the mountain and creating a valley (Zechariah 14:4). Verse 10 builds on this, specifying further transformations where the entire surrounding land, from Geba (north of Jerusalem) to Rimmon (south), will be leveled into a plain. This leveling makes Jerusalem stand out prominently, fulfilling its destiny as the capital city of the Great King.

Key Themes

  • Topographical Transformation: The prophecy describes a radical reshaping of the land. "All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem." This leveling makes Jerusalem uniquely elevated and visible, signifying its future spiritual and political prominence.
  • Jerusalem's Exaltation and Security: The phrase "it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place" emphasizes that Jerusalem will not only be elevated geographically but also restored, expanded, and securely established in its rightful position. The mention of specific gates and landmarks (Benjamin's gate, the first gate, the corner gate, the tower of Hananeel, the king's winepresses) highlights the city's full restoration and secure borders, ensuring its permanence.
  • Divine Sovereignty: These dramatic physical changes are not natural occurrences but acts of God, demonstrating His absolute control over creation and history. This transformation is integral to the establishment of His righteous rule on earth.
  • Messianic Kingdom: This prophecy points to the future earthly reign of Christ, where Jerusalem will be the capital from which He governs the nations (Zechariah 14:16). The secure and elevated city symbolizes the stability and glory of this future kingdom.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "plain" here is 'arabah (עֲרָבָה), which often refers to an arid, low-lying plain or desert, particularly the Jordan Rift Valley. In this context, it signifies a dramatic leveling of the surrounding terrain, emphasizing Jerusalem's elevation. The specific geographical markers—Geba, Rimmon, Benjamin's gate, Tower of Hananeel—are precise ancient landmarks that would have been well-known to Zechariah's audience. Their inclusion underscores the literal and tangible nature of this future restoration and expansion of Jerusalem.

Practical Application

Zechariah 14:10 offers profound hope and reassurance regarding God's faithfulness to His prophetic word. It reminds believers that God has a specific plan for the future, culminating in the complete establishment of His kingdom and the glorification of Jerusalem. This vision encourages us to trust in God's ultimate triumph over evil and His ability to bring about perfect peace and justice on earth. It also highlights the enduring significance of Jerusalem in God's redemptive plan, a city destined for unique honor and prominence under the reign of the Messiah.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Joshua 15:32

    And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities [are] twenty and nine, with their villages:

  • Zechariah 12:6

    In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, [even] in Jerusalem.

  • Jeremiah 37:13

    And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward [was] there, whose name [was] Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.

  • Jeremiah 30:18

    ¶ Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.

  • 1 Kings 15:22

    Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none [was] exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.

  • Judges 20:47

    But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.

  • Jeremiah 38:7

    Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;

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