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Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-10

Zechariah 3:1-2 Samuel : . The Trial of Joshua.— Several corrections are necessary in this paragraph, some of which are confirmed by the LXX. In Zechariah 3:2 read, “ And the angel of the Lord said.” In Zechariah 3:4 f. read with LXX, “ Take the filthy garments from off him (And he said unto him, Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee); and clothe him with rich apparel, and set a fair mitre,” etc. In Zechariah 3:8 we should probably read, “ Thou and thy fellows which sit... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Zechariah 3:2

The Lord said, i.e. Christ, the great Redeemer, Restorer, Lord, and Mediator of the church. The Lord; the great God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who as Mediator rather chooseth to rebuke him in his Father’s name than in his own, though this he could have done. Rebuke thee; he who was accused was God’s high priest, and to minister in the temple at Jerusalem, the city which God had chosen, in which respect it was sure that God would take cognizance of the matter and judge aright; he would... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-5

CRITICAL NOTES.] He] The interpreting angel. Standing] As before a judge (Numbers 35:12; Deuteronomy 19:17; 1 Kings 3:16). A judicial transaction represented, say some. But the high priest is described as having entered the new temple, taken his position before the altar, and was about to offer sacrifice for the people, when he was opposed by Satan [Henderson]. Satan] No human adversary; lit. the adversary. Right] The side of the accuser (Psalms 109:6; Job 30:12). Resist] Impede or oppose, by... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Zechariah 3:1-5

DISCOURSE: 1242THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH CHURCH PREDICTEDZechariah 3:1-5. And he shewed me Joshua the high-priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem, rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the Angel. And he answered and spake unto those that stood before... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Zechariah 3:1-5

Zechariah’s Vision of Joshua The High Priest JANUARY 22 nd 1865 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) “And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. And he answered and spake unto those... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Zechariah 3:1-10

Chapter 3Now the fifth vision, the Lord showed him Joshua. Now Joshua was the high priest who along with Zerrubbel, a priest who was in charge of the rebuilding of the temple. Stood side by side with Zerrubbel.He showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan was standing at his right hand to resist him ( Zechariah 3:1 ).Satan is seeking to resist you from whatever work you may desire to do for the Lord, or be called to do for the Lord.And the Lord said unto... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 3:1-10

Zechariah 3:1 . Joshua the highpriest standing before the angel of the Lord, to make intercession for the restoration of Israel. This was a figure of Jesus, whose name he bore. And Satan, the adversary, at his right hand, ready to oppose the building of the temple, by stirring up the evil efforts of Sanballat and others. Zechariah 3:2 . Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? This chosen minister had been marvellously preserved, and was now plucked as a brand from the fiery... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:1-7

Zechariah 3:1-7And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing Joshua the priestWe learn from the Book of Ezra (Ezra 2:36-39) that among the exiles who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, were Joshua or Jeshua, and 4289 priests.But they were in a sorry plight--their character is described by the prophet Malachi; and it was in sad contrast, as he suggests, to the original type of the priesthood represented in Phinehas. As a judgment on the priesthood, the whole body had fallen under great... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Zechariah 3:2

Zechariah 3:2Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?A firebrandThe fire meant here is the fire of sin. Sin is a fire which destroys the comfort of mankind here, and all the joy of mankind hereafter. Nothing can be more suitable to burn in a fire than a “brand.” It is not a branch just taken from the tree, fresh and full of sap; it is a brand--dry, sere timber, fit for the burning. And what does this indicate but man’s natural heart, which is so congenial to the fire of sin? As the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Zechariah 3:2

Zec 3:2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: [is] not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Ver. 2. And the Lord said unto Satan ] The Lord Christ that died, yea, rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hard of God, who also maketh intercessionfor us. Who, then, shall condemn us? who shall lay aught to our charge? who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:33-35 . Satan may attempt it, but... read more

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