Israel’s Return from Exile

6“In that coming day,” says the Lord,

“I will gather together those who are lame,

those who have been exiles,

and those whom I have filled with grief.

7Those who are weak will survive as a remnant;

those who were exiles will become a strong nation.

Then I, the Lord, will rule from Jerusalem*4:7 Hebrew Mount Zion.

as their king forever.”

8As for you, Jerusalem,

the citadel of God’s people,*4:8 Hebrew As for you, Migdal-eder, / the Ophel of the daughter of Zion.

your royal might and power

will come back to you again.

The kingship will be restored

to my precious Jerusalem.