CHAPTER XLI IN THE FIRST DAY The future glory of the restored nation of the Jews, predicted in chapter ten (see comments), was to be delayed in its accomplishment by their rejection of the Good Shepherd, the dissolving of the covenant between the nation and Jehovah, and the prolonged dispersion fo... [ Continue Reading ]
THE BURDEN OF THE LORD. Zechariah 12:1-2 RV. The burden of the word of Jehovah concerning Israel. Thus saith Jehovah, who stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him; Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling unto all the peopl... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (1). Zechariah 12:3 RV. And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all the peoples; all that burden themselves with it shall be sore wounded; and all the nations of the earth shall be gathered together against it. LXX. And it shall come to p... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (2) (3). Zechariah 12:4-6 RV. In that day, saith Jehovah, I will smite every horse with terror, and his rider with madness; and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the peoples with blindness. And the chieftains of Judah shall say in their hearts,... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (4). Zechariah 12:8 RV. In that day shall Jehovah defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of Jehovah before them. LXX. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord s... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (5) (6). Zechariah 12:9-14 RV. And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto... [ Continue Reading ]