Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 145:1-14, Romans 7:14-25 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:9

Verse 9 The Prophet here briefly shows the manner in which the Church was to be restored; for a king from the tribe and family of David would again arise, to restore all things to their ancient state. And this is the view given everywhere by the Prophets; for the hope of the ancient people, as our hope, was founded on Christ. Inasmuch then as things were as yet in a decayed state among the Jews, Zechariah here testifies that God had not in vain formerly spoken so often by his servants... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:10

Verse 10 The Prophet here expresses more clearly what he had briefly referred to by the word poor, and by the metaphor which we have explained. Hence he says, that there would be no horses, no chariots, no bows, no warlike instruments in Christ’s kingdom; for tranquillity would prevail in it. The sum of the whole is, that Christ and his people would not be kept safe and secure by human defences, by means of many soldiers and of similar helps being at hand; but that God would restrain, and even... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:11

Verse 11 Here he applies his former doctrine to its right use, so that the faithful might emerge from their sorrow, and come to that joy which he had before encouraged them to entertain. He then addresses Jerusalem, as though he had said, “There is no reason for thee to torment thyself with perplexed and anxious thoughts, for I will accomplish what I have promised — that I would become a deliverer to my people.” For this doubt might have occurred to them — “Why does he exhort us to rejoice,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:12

Verse 12 Zechariah proceeds with the same subject. He bids the Jews suddenly to retake themselves to their fortress. There is no doubt but that he means by that term the holy land; nor do I oppose the opinion of those who think the temple to be intended: for Jerusalem and the whole of Judea is called a fortress, and for this reason, because God had chosen his sanctuary there. It is then the same, as though one wishing to collect a dispersed and straggling band of soldiers were to say, “To the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The prophet invites Jerusalem to rejoice at the coming of the promised salvation in the Person of her King; no mighty earthly potentate and conqueror, like Alexander the Great, but one of different fashion (comp. Zephaniah 3:14 ). Thy King cometh unto thee. St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:5 ) and St. John ( John 12:15 ) see a fulfilment of this prophecy in Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first day of the week in which he was crucified. All attempts to disprove the Messianic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The ideal King. I. BEAUTIFUL VISION . Poets in rapt moments have had glimpses of the highest ( Psalms 45:1-17 :72). The character, the life and work of a true King, have passed before them as things fair to see. But where is the reality? "Find me the true king or able man, and he has a Divine right over me" (Carlyle). II. PASSIONATE LONGING . The heart yearns for what is best. The need presses. Circumstances now and again arise that intensify the feeling and the cry. There is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

§ 2. Then shall the righteous King come to Zion in lowly fashion, and inaugurate a kingdom of peace. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The advent of the King. The accession of a sovereign is a time of rejoicing (cf. Solomon, 1 Kings 1:40 ). But there may be disappointment. The early promise may fail, and the first joys end in bitterness. Not so with Messiah. The better he is known, the more he is loved. The longer experience of his reign, the greater the satisfaction. I. THE GREATNESS OF HIS NATURE . Son of man. Son of God. Dignity commanding the highest homage. II. THE BEAUTY OF HIS CHARACTER... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The ideal Monarch of the world. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion," etc. "In the former part of this chapter," says Dr. Wardlaw, "we found in the progressive conquests of Alexander the Great and the favour which, in the midst of them, he showed to Jerusalem, the execution of God's vengeance, as here threatened, against the enemies and oppressors of his people, along with his protecting care over his people themselves. By the reference to these speedily coming events, and in them to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-12

A joyful kingdom. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem," etc. How sudden, how loud, how urgent, is this call to rejoice! No wonder; for in the bare fact announced here there is ample cause to rejoice. "Thy King cometh"—a King of thine own, not an alien king like him just spoken of. This possibly the connection of thought. Still greater the cause for rejoicing in what is said of this King; whether I. TO ZION HERSELF . Consider: 1 . The purpose... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-12

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