All the land will be turned into a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem; but Jerusalem will be raised and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's Gate to the place of the First Gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the king's wine presses. The surrounding territory will be leveled to create a plain, while Jerusalem itself will be elevated and restored as the singular elevated place on the earth's surface. The specific geographical references (Geba, Rimmon, Benjamin's Gate, etc.) ground the eschatological vision in recognizable Palestinian geography, suggesting that redemption affects real space rather than remaining abstract. The elevation of Jerusalem above the surrounding plain symbolizes its ultimate spiritual and political supremacy, established by God's direct intervention. This verse depicts the physical transformation of creation to reflect spiritual realities—Jerusalem's exaltation corresponding to its role as God's redemptive center. The careful delineation of the city's boundaries suggests complete restoration of the ancient city.

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