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After the many failures of the post-exilic Jews, why did Zechariah believe that there was still hope for Israel?
Yahweh would raise another nation to take Israel’s place.
The people promised to try harder in the future.
The people planned to put stricter rituals in place.
Yahweh would return to those who returned to him.
Yahweh would raise another nation to take Israel’s place.
The people promised to try harder in the future.
The people planned to put stricter rituals in place.
Yahweh would return to those who returned to him.
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Zechariah believed there was still hope for Israel because **Yahweh would return to those who returned to him**. This reflects the prophetic message of restoration and divine favor extended to the people who turn back to God, emphasizing the themes of repentance, renewal, and the enduring covenant relationship between Yahweh and Israel.