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Exodus 19:5,6
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earthis mine: …

Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portionis his people; Jacobis the lot of his inheritance.

Psalm 82:8
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

and shall.

Zechariah 1:17
Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

Isaiah 41:9
Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thouart my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

in the Holy Land
The term "Holy Land" is significant as it denotes a land set apart by God for His purposes. Geographically, this refers to the region historically known as Canaan, which became the land of Israel. The holiness of the land is tied to God's presence and His acts of salvation history, such as the giving of the Law at Sinai and the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem. This phrase also anticipates the eschatological hope of a restored and sanctified land, as seen in prophecies likeIsaiah 35:1-2, where the land will rejoice and blossom.

and He will once again choose Jerusalem
This phrase highlights Jerusalem's central role in God's redemptive plan. Historically, Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of Israel, housing the Temple, the symbol of God's presence among His people. The phrase "once again choose" suggests a reaffirmation of Jerusalem's significance after periods of judgment and exile. This choice is prophetic, pointing to future events where Jerusalem will be the focal point of God's kingdom, as seen in prophecies likeZechariah 8:3 andRevelation 21:2. It also typologically points to Jesus Christ, who fulfills the role of the Temple and the presence of God among His people (John 2:19-21).

• Zechariah reassures the post-exilic community that God has not abandoned His covenant. Just asDeuteronomy 32:9 says, “For the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance,” the prophet echoes that promise to Judah specifically.

• Taking “possession” points to renewed ownership after judgment and exile. The same idea shines through inJeremiah 31:1, “At that time… I will be the God of all the families of Israel.”

• This is no mere metaphor; the Lord literally re-establishes His claim. His covenant love—unchanged by centuries of rebellion—now moves Him to restore Judah, much asMalachi 3:17 speaks of a coming day when they will be “My treasured possession.”

• The promise reminds every generation that God’s discipline never nullifies His election.Romans 11:29 affirms, “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”

• Zechariah is the only Old Testament book that uses “Holy Land”, underlining how the land itself is set apart by God’s presence and purpose.Leviticus 25:23 reminds us, “The land is Mine.”

• Calling the territory “holy” ties back toExodus 3:5, where God tells Moses, “The place where you are standing is holy ground.” Wherever God dwells becomes sacred by definition.

• By restoring Judah in the land, the Lord is not merely giving real estate; He is re-establishing a stage for His redemptive plan.Joshua 5:15,Isaiah 62:4, andEzekiel 37:25 all anticipate that the land will host future glory and worship.

• The phrase also signals an eschatological horizon. Zechariah’s later visions (Zechariah 14:9-11) depict a cleansed, secure land where the Lord reigns visibly—a foretaste of the kingdom Christ will establish.

• “Once again” signals renewal of a previous choice.Psalm 132:13 affirms, “For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home.” After exile, God repeats that election.

•Zechariah 1:17 already promised, “My house will be rebuilt in it… and the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.” Chapter 2 now underscores that vow.

• Choosing Jerusalem carries both immediate and future layers:

– Immediate: rebuilding the temple (Ezra 6:14-18) and city walls (Nehemiah 6:15-16) so worship can resume.

– Future: the city becomes the earthly capital for Messiah’s reign (Zechariah 8:3;Isaiah 2:2-4;Revelation 21:2).

• The Lord’s renewed choice neutralizes every human objection. Nations that once opposed Jerusalem (e.g., Babylon) are rendered powerless because the city’s security rests on divine decree.

Zechariah 2:12 anchors hope in God’s unchanging commitment: He personally reclaims Judah, sanctifies the land, and re-elects Jerusalem. The verse affirms literal restoration after exile and previews the ultimate kingdom when the Lord will dwell among His people in holiness and peace.