When the remnant of Israel had been captives of Babylon for 70 years, Zechariah received a revelation from God. As the forefathers of Israel continually ignored God, Israel and Judah fell to the Assyrians and the Babylonians respectively. God told Zechariah that He still loved Israel and wanted to restore Her to the original purpose for which He had intended all along. All that God required was that Israel turn back to Him. "Return to me and I will return to You".
