What does 'in those days' mean in Zechariah 8:23?
In Zechariah 8:23, 'in those days' refers to the future time when Jehovah God rules in Jerusalem as King of Israel and King over all the earth, after the tribulation has passed, with the King sitting on the holy hill of Zion. It is the era of the kingdom and Israel's prospective role.
Les explains that 'in those days' in Zechariah 8:23 means the time when Jehovah God is ruling in Jerusalem, serving as King of Israel and King over all the earth. He notes this aligns with Daniel's statement and the Psalm that His knowledge shall cover the earth as the water covers the sea, when the tribulation has passed and the King sits on the holy hill of Zion. It also connects to the earlier verses where people and strong nations, including Gentiles, come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem. Les ties this to the onset of the king and the kingdom for Israel, her prospective role.
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
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What days is Zechariah 8:23 talking about when it says 'in those days'?
The phrase 'in those days' in Zechariah 8:23 refers to the time when Israel has finally reached that priesthood.