Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 12:1-9
Marvelous deliverance of Judah and Jerusalem, Zechariah 12:1-9. The prophet beholds the nations of the earth gathered around Jerusalem to besiege it; Jehovah smites them with terror. When the chieftains of Judah, who seem to have remained inactive during the early part of the struggle, see that Jehovah fights for Jerusalem, they turn their weapons against the nations. Jehovah saves the tents of Judah first, to prevent the inhabitants of Jerusalem from magnifying themselves above Judah, but he... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Zechariah 12:3
And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.In that day — The day of the full accomplishment of this prophecy is a day known to the Lord.A burdensome stone — Too heavy for them, though many join together to remove it. read more