Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Zechariah 2:12

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Judah his portion in the holy land--Lest the joining of the Gentile "nations to Jehovah" (Zac 2:11) should lead the Jews to fear that their peculiar relation to Him (Deu 4:20; Deu 9:29; Deu 32:9) as "His inheritance" should cease, this verse is added to assure them of His making them so hereafter "again." choose Jerusalem again--The course of God's grace was interrupted for a time, but His covenant was not set aside (Rom 11:28-29); the election was once for all, and therefore shall hold good for ever.

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