John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 8:4
Zec 8:4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. Ver. 4. There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem ] Because the "Ancient of days, the just Lord, is in the midst thereof," Zephaniah 3:5 , and he will give every "good gift and perfect giving," James 1:17 , that is, both temporal and spiritual. The Father of lights will be to his both a sun and a... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 8:3
Zec 8:3 Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain. Ver. 3. I am returned unto Zion ] After a long absence, as it may seem by the late troubles, and that dismal dispersion, Zechariah 7:14 . God was gone aside and returned to his place, till they should acknowledge their offence and seek his face: In their affliction, said he, they will seek me... read more