Zechariah 8:2

New International Reader's Version

“I am very jealous for my people in Zion. In fact, I am burning with jealousy for them.”

Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:19

Some people from the tribe of Manasseh went over to David’s side. They did this when he marched out with the Philistines to fight against Saul. But David and his men didn’t help the Philistines. That’s because after all the Philistine rulers had discussed the matter, they sent him away. They said, “Suppose he deserts to his master Saul. Then our heads will be cut off!”

Isaiah 59:17

He will put the armor of holiness on his chest. He’ll put the helmet of salvation on his head. He’ll pay people back for the wrong things they do. He’ll wrap himself in anger as if it were a coat.

Isaiah 63:15

Lord, look down from heaven. Look down from your holy and glorious throne. Where is your great love for us? Where is your power? Why don’t you show us your tender love and concern?

Joel 2:18

Then the Lord was concerned for his land. He took pity on his people.

Nahum 1:2

The Lord is a jealous God who punishes people. He pays them back for the evil things they do. He directs his anger against them. The Lord punishes his enemies. He holds his anger back until the right time to use it.

Nahum 1:6

Who can stand firm when his anger burns? Who can live when he is angry? His anger blazes out like fire. He smashes the rocks to pieces.

Zechariah 8:1

A message came to me from the Lord who rules over all. He said,