CRITICAL NOTES.] HADRACH] Part of Syria, near Damascus. REST] On which God’s wrath shall rest, and permanently abide. EYES] of Israel, and of other people, would mark the providence of God; or, “Jehovah has an eye upon men, and upon all the tribes of Israel” (cf. Jeremiah 32:20). ZECHARIAH 9:2. HAM... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 9:5.] Principal cities of the Philistines given. Gath only left out, probably owing to its situation inland, lying out of the route of the army. The fall of Tyre terrified these capitals of different districts. If Tyre could not stand how could they? EXPECT.] Ekron, furt... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 9:10.] The nature and extent of Messiah’s reign. CUT OFF] Remove instruments of war, and reign by peaceful means. ENDS OF THE EARTH] Not a mere Jewish, but a universal, kingdom. ZECHARIAH 9:11. BLOOD] The covenant scaled with sprinkled blood, the pledge. PRISONERS] Jewi... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 9:12. Strong hold] Fortress, forcibly contrasting with pit (Psalms 40:2). TO-DAY] No need to despair; their condition miserable, yet not hopeless. DOUBLE] Not strictly of _twice the quantity_, but simply of _great abundance_. A large amount of blessing far outweighing th... [ Continue Reading ]