Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 10:4
Out of him came forth the corner - This is spoken of the tribe of Judah: all strength, counsel, and excellence came from that tribe. The corner stone, the ornament and completion of the building; the nail, by which the tents were fastened, and on which they hung their clothes, armor, etc., the battlebow, the choicest archers. Every oppressor together - Those heroes and generals, by whom, under God, their foes should be totally routed. Newcome translates, "Every ruler together." Perhaps... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 10:12
And I will strengthen them in the Lord ,.... Not the Egyptians and Assyrians, but the Jews, as in Zechariah 10:5 , the Targum is, "I will strengthen them in the word of the Lord;' in the Messiah, by his power, and in the grace that is in him; and their faith and hope in him, and love to him: or "by" F20 ביהוה "per Jehovam", Piscator. him; so that, through him strengthening them, they will be able to do all things; to exercise grace; perform duty; withstand temptation; oppose... read more