Zechariah 1:14

1:14 Turning to me, the messenger then said, “Cry out that the Lord who rules over all says, ‘I am very much moved ¹  for Jerusalem and for Zion.

Zechariah 9:2

9:2 as are those of Hamath also, which adjoins Damascus, and Tyre ²  and Sidon, ³  though they consider themselves to be very wise.

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¹ tn Heb “jealous for” (so KJV, ASV); NIV, NRSV “very jealous for”; CEV “very protective of.” The meaning is that Jerusalem/Zion is the special object of God’s grace and purposes. This results in his unusual protection of his people, a protection not accorded others with whom he does not have such a close relationship.

² map For location see Map1-A2; Map2-G2; Map4-A1; JP3-F3; JP4-F3.

³ map For location see Map1-A1; JP3-F3; JP4-F3.