en_tn/zec/12/04.md

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These verses continue telling about the coming attack against Jerusalem and how God will rescue the city.

On that day

This refers to the day that the armies attack Jerusalem.

This is Yahweh's declaration

This phrase is often translated as “Yahweh says” in the UDB. You can translate this concept whichever way is best in your language. This phrase is used many times in Zechariah.

I will look with favor on

AT: "I will protect"

the house of Judah

the people of Judah. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

say in their hearts

This means they will think and say to themselves.

because of Yahweh of hosts

AT: "because they worship Yahweh of hosts"