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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:12-17

The prophet, having taught those that had returned out of captivity to attribute their deliverance to the blood of the covenant and to the promise of the Messiah (for they were so wonderfully helped because that blessing was in them, was yet in the womb of their nation), now comes to encourage them with the prospect of a joyful and happy settlement, and of glorious times before them; and such a happiness they did enjoy, in a great measure, for some time; but these promises have their full... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

And the Lord shall be seen over them ,.... His apostles and ministers: or, "shall appear to them" F17 עליהם יראה "aderit illis", Vatablus, Drusius. ; and be seen by them, as he was in the days of his flesh; they saw his person, his miracles, his sorrows, and sufferings; they saw him after his resurrection, and some have seen him since his ascension, with the eyes of their bodies, as well as with the eyes of their understandings; and so were fit to be witnesses of him: or, "the Lord... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

The Lord shall be seen over them - Shadowing and refreshing them, as the cloud did the camp in the wilderness. His arrow shall go forth as the lightning - They shall be conquered in a way that will show that God fights for his followers. The description here is very sublime; we have a good imitation of it in Nonnus: - Και τοτε γαιαν ἁπασαν επεκλυσεν ὑετιος Ζευς,π Πυκνωσας νεφεεσσιν ὁλον πολον· ουρανιη γαρΒρονταιοις παταγοισι Διος μυκησατο σαλπιγξ . Nonn. Dionys., lib. 6.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

Verse 14 He goes on with the same subject, but explains what I have said — that victory is promised to the Jews, not that which they could gain by their own power, but that which should happen to them beyond their expectation; for this is what is meant when he says, that God would be seen over them. For though the events of all wars depend on God, yet he is said to be seen where there is a remarkable victory, which cannot be accounted for by men. When unequal armies engage, it is no wonder when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

§ 3. All Israel, united into one people, shall wage successful war against adversaries, and attain to high glory, and increase largely in numbers. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

A successful campaign. "When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim," etc. It is clear, from the beginning of these verses, that we have to do here, in some sense, with battle and war. It is equally clear, from the fact that the persons here mentioned have been described in Zechariah 9:10 as specially separated from battle and war, that we have only to do here with such things in some more literal sense. It seems most probable, therefore, that the "peace" spoken of in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

God works amongst the nations in the interests of his people. "When I have bent Judah for me," etc. "The double recompense which the Lord will make to his people will consist in the fact that he not only liberates them out of captivity and bondage, and makes them into an independent nation, but that he helps them to victory over the powers of the world, so that they will tread it down, i.e. completely subdue it. The first thought is not explained more fully because it is contained ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

The Lord shall be seen over them. To encourage the chosen people in the contest, the Lord shall make iris presence manifest as their Leader. His arrow. God's arrows are the judgments which he inflicts upon his enemies, which come forth suddenly as the lightning flash, and cannot be avoided ( Psalms 18:14 ; Habakkuk 3:11 ). Shall blow the trumpet. As the signal of battle and calamity ( Numbers 10:9 ; 7:19 , 7:20 ; Ezekiel 7:14 ; Amos 3:6 ; Zephaniah 1:16 ). Whirlwinds of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:14

And the Lord shall be seen over them - o “He will reveal himself,” protecting them. Cyril: “He says plainly, that the Lord God will be with them and will fight in serried array with them and will with them subdue those who resist them.” It is as if he would say, “When they go forth and preach everywhere, the Lord shall work with them and confirm the word with signs following” Mark 16:20. “And His arrow shall go forth as the lightning.” Habakkuk directly calls the lightnings the arrows of God:... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:13-16

Zechariah 9:13-16. When I have bent Judah for me “A strong and sublime manner of expressing that God would use Judah and Ephraim as his instruments of destruction.” Newcome. As if he had said, When I have made Judah my bow, and Ephraim my arrow, have used them as my instruments of war. Judah and Ephraim are equivalent to Judah and Israel. The men of Ephraim being expert archers, the expression of filling the bow with Ephraim, seems to allude to that circumstance. And raised up thy... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:12-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:13-16

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