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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 3:6-7

Zechariah 3:6-7 . And the angel of the Lord protested Solemnly declared; unto Joshua, If thou wilt walk in my ways If thou wilt diligently observe the commandments of my law; and wilt keep my charge The special charge and office of the high-priest. Then thou shalt also judge my house Thou shalt, for a long time, be ruler in my temple, and exercise all the authority and jurisdiction which belongs to the high-priest’s office; and shalt also keep my courts Not as a servant, but as the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

Encouragement to Joshua (3:1-10)Zechariah then has a vision in which he sees Satan accuse the high priest Joshua (and therefore the people he represents) of being unclean. Because of their long exile in idolatrous Babylon, they are no longer fit to enter God’s presence. In other words, Satan is hinting that the people are wasting their time building the temple. Since they are unclean, no sacrifices that they offer there will be acceptable to God (3:1; see also v. 3).God replies that he has not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Zechariah 3:7

the Lord of hosts. See note on Zechariah 1:3 and on 1 Samuel 1:3 . if thou wilt keep, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 8:35 ). App-92 . judge My house, &c. = govern My house. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 17:9 ). App-92 . places to walk = free access, or right of way. these that stand by: i.e. the attendant angels of Psalms 103:21 . Compare 1 Kings 22:19 . 1 Timothy 5:21 . by: i.e. in My presence. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:7

Zechariah 3:7. And I will give thee places to walk— And thou shalt have by me free access to those that stand by; namely the angels. See chap. Zechariah 4:10. The allusion is to those walks which were in the temple; such as Christ walked in, Joh 10:23 and the pavement in Ezekiel's temple, Ezekiel 40:17-18. Peters supposes that this is a promise made to Joshua, that if he discharged his office with fidelity God would hereafter give him a place in heaven, among the blessed angels, his attendants.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 3:7

7. God's choice of Jerusalem (Zechariah 3:2) was unto its sanctification (John 15:16; Romans 8:29); hence the charge here which connects the promised blessing with obedience. my charge—the ordinances, ritual and moral (Numbers 3:28; Numbers 3:31; Numbers 3:32; Numbers 3:38; Joshua 1:7-9; 1 Kings 2:3; Ezekiel 44:16). judge my house—Thou shalt long preside over the temple ceremonial as high priest (Leviticus 10:10; Ezekiel 44:23; Malachi 2:7) [GROTIUS]. Or, rule over My house, that is, My people... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 3:6-7

Then the angel of the Lord admonished Joshua. He promised, in the name of sovereign Yahweh, that if Joshua obeyed the Lord and served Him, Joshua would govern the temple, have charge of the temple courts, and enjoy free access into the Lord’s presence. He could come into the Lord’s presence like the angels who stood before Him. Joshua’s commission pertained to a priestly function within the framework of a covenant relationship. [Note: Ibid., p. 138.] As always, faithful, obedient service leads... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Zechariah 3:6-10

2. The accompanying promises 3:6-10 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

The Fourth VisionJoshua, better known under the later form Jeshua (Ezra 2:2; Ezra 3:2; Nehemiah 12:7-8, Nehemiah 12:10, etc.), was the son of Jehozadak, a member of the priestly order. He returned with the Jews from exile, and was prominently associated with Zerubbabel in the erection of the Second Temple. In 1 Esdras and Ecclus. the name appears simply as ’Jesus.’1-7. Joshua, the high priest, is seen in a vision standing before the angel of God, accused by the adversary of being unworthy, as... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Zechariah 3:1-7

III.FOURTH VISION.—JOSHUA BEFORE THE ANGEL OF THE LORD.(1-7) The accusation against Joshua was not that of neglecting the building of the Temple (for the re-building had been resumed five months before), nor was it that he had allowed his sons to marry foreign wives (for that took place some sixty years later), but, rather, as high priest he was the representative of the priestly nation, and so was looked on as laden, not only with his own, but also with the sins of the whole people. Moreover,... read more