Zechariah 3:4

he i.e. the Angel of Jehovah.

those that stood before him Angels of inferior order, who though not previously mentioned were in attendance, as was fitting, upon the Angel of the Lord. Compare for the expression Genesis 41:46; Deuteronomy 1:38; Daniel 1:5.

change of raiment The Hebrew word here used only occurs beside in Isaiah 3:22, "changeable suits of apparel," where number and variety, frequent changing, rather than costliness or magnificence, though that of course may be implied, appears to be the subject of rebuke. So here a change of dress, not necessarily different in kind, but pure instead of being defiled, is promised. The R. V. however, renders rich apparelhere, and festival robesin Isaiah.