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 ]
IN THAT DAY (7). Zechariah 13:1 K.V. In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. LXX. In that day every place shall be opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for removal and for separa... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (8). Zechariah 13:2-3 RV. And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered; and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land. And it shall come... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY (9). Zechariah 13:4-6 RV. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he prophesieth; neither shall they wear a hairy mantle to deceive: but he shall say, I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bond... [ Continue Reading ]
EPILOGUE TO THE FIRST DAY. Zechariah 13:7-9 RV. Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith Jehovah of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn my hand upon the little ones. And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, sa... [ Continue Reading ]