Zechariah 8:20-22

Zechariah 8:20-22

[20] Thus saith  the LORD  of hosts;  It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come  people,  and the inhabitants  of many  cities:  [21] And the inhabitants  of one  city shall go  to another,  saying,  speedily  to pray  before  the LORD,  and to seek  the LORD  of hosts:  [22] Yea, many  people  and strong  nations  shall come  to seek  the LORD  of hosts  in Jerusalem,  and to pray  before  the LORD. 

What does Zechariah 8:20-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord foretold that people from one of the world"s cities would contact people from another of these cities and would plan to go up to Jerusalem immediately to worship the Lord (cf. Isaiah 2:1-50). They would do this eagerly, not out of a sense of duty or obligation (cf. Zechariah 2:11; 1713551487_59; Micah 4:1-5). Many people representing many nations from around the world would come to Jerusalem to pray and worship Yahweh Almighty.
"Jerusalem is no longer viewed simply as the heart of Judaism but as the centre of God"s dealings with all nations, and as a glorious realization of the ancient promise given to Abraham (cf. Genesis 12:3)." [1]
"With the Davidic kingdom established, Israel will be a medium of blessing to the entire globe." [2]