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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:18-23

18-23 When God comes towards us in ways of mercy, we must meet him with joy and thankfulness. Therefore be faithful and honest in all your dealings; and let it be a pleasure to you to be so, though thereby you come short of the gains others get dishonestly; and, as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all men. Let the truths of God rule in your heads, and let the peace of God rule in your hearts. Thus the ancient servants of God drew the notice of heathen neighbours, whose prejudices were... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Zechariah 8:1-99

Zech 8 HAVING EXPOSED the sinful state of the people, another word from the Lord came in which the purposes of His mercy were revealed. In this remarkable chapter there are things specially addressed to the remnant then back in the land verses Zech 8.9-8.17 , for instance yet the main drift of it goes far beyond anything that was realized in their history, between the rebuilding as permitted by Cyrus. and the destruction under the Romans, so it looks on to the end of the age and the second... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Zechariah 8:18-23

The Extent of the Messianic Influence v. 18. And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying, v. 19. Thus saith the Lord of hosts, The fast of the fourth month and the fast of the fifth and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth, special days of fasting and affliction which the Jews had observed during their captivity in memory of certain dark days in the history of their nation, Cf Zechariah 7:3, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness and cheerful feasts, festivals... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Zechariah 8:1-23

2. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE. THE QUESTION ANSWEREDA. General Promises and Precepts (Zechariah 8:1-17). B. Fasts shall become Festivals, and whole Nations be added to the Jews (Zechariah 8:18-23)Zechariah 8:01 And the word of Jehovah of Hosts came to me,1 saying,2 Thus saith Jehovah of Hosts,I am jealous2 for Zion with great jealousy,And with great fury I am jealous for her.3 Thus saith Jehovah, I am returned to Zion,And will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem;And Jerusalem shall be called the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Zechariah 8:18-23

the Nations Will Seek the God of Israel Zechariah 8:18-23 ; Zechariah 9:1-8 In his final answer the prophet gives a delightful picture of the future, which was on the eve of complete realization. So entirely would the memory of the past be obliterated that fateful anniversaries would soon fade from their minds. Indeed they would discover that their dark days had been the source and origin of their glad ones. In all subsequent ages, even when persecuting the Jews, the foremost nations have... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

The third answer was full of grace. It declared that God was jealous for Zion, that He had returned to it, and that therefore its prosperity was assured, notwithstanding that these people saw only the devastation which caused their lamentation. Because of the certainty of this restoration, the prophet appealed to the remnant to be strong and build, promising them in the name of Jehovah that instead of being a curse they would become a blessing. Reaffirming this divine intention to restore, the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:1-23

Further Prophecies of Zechariah (Zechariah 7:1 to Zechariah 8:23 ) These prophecies occur approximately two years after the previous ones demonstrating that Zechariah’s ministry continued. It would appear that the Temple is at least partly built and functioning. ANALYSIS OF THE SECOND SECTION. This second section (Zechariah 7:1 to Zechariah 8:23) divides up as follows: · Introduction (Zechariah 7:1-3). · ‘Then came the word of the LORD of Hosts to me saying ---’ (Zechariah 7:4). · ‘And the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:18-23

The Future is Bright for God’s People (Zechariah 8:18-23 ). Zechariah 8:18-19 ‘And the word of YHWH of Hosts came to me, saying, “Thus says YHWH of Hosts. The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and peace.” ’ Many sad incidents of the past were remembered in periods of fasting as men mourned what they had lost, but as we have learned... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 8:1-18

Zechariah 8:4 f. A beautiful description of the result of the restoration of peace and safety. During the troublous past Jerusalem had been no place for feeble old age or for children. The sympathetic touch, “ playing in the streets thereof,” is one of the very few indications in the OT of a love for children as such. Zechariah 8:7 . with its refer. ence to the east and west looks like a later prophecy of the return from the Dispersion, Zechariah 8:10 . is in agreement with Haggai 1:6;... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 8:18-19

CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 8:18-19.] An answer to question (ch. Zechariah 7:3). Fasts] shall be turned into Feasts] of joy and gladness. Love] Live in harmony among yourselves as the result: others as the only condition of blessing. FASTS TURNED INTO FESTIVE JOY.—Zechariah 8:18-19These words are fresh grounds for encouragement.I. Their mourning will be turned into gladness. Their seasons of sorrow and penitential confession should end in feasting and praise. They would be delivered from foreign... read more