ゼカリヤ書 9:13-14 JC

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:12-17

The prophet, having taught those that had returned out of captivity to attribute their deliverance to the blood of the covenant and to the promise of the Messiah (for they were so wonderfully helped because that blessing was in them, was yet in the womb of their nation), now comes to encourage them with the prospect of a joyful and happy settlement, and of glorious times before them; and such a happiness they did enjoy, in a great measure, for some time; but these promises have their full... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

When I have bent Judah for me ,.... By whom are meant the apostles, who were Jews, and whose ministrations were made use of as a bow with arrows, to strike the hearts of men, and bring them into subjection to Christ: they were a bow of the Lord's bending and preparing, and which abode in strength, being made strong and effectual through the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: filled the bow with Ephraim : or rather, "filled Ephraim with the bow" F16 קשת מלאתי אפרים "arcu implebo ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

And the Lord shall be seen over them ,.... His apostles and ministers: or, "shall appear to them" F17 עליהם יראה "aderit illis", Vatablus, Drusius. ; and be seen by them, as he was in the days of his flesh; they saw his person, his miracles, his sorrows, and sufferings; they saw him after his resurrection, and some have seen him since his ascension, with the eyes of their bodies, as well as with the eyes of their understandings; and so were fit to be witnesses of him: or, "the Lord... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:13

When I have bent Judah - Judah is the bow, and Ephraim is the arrows; and these are to be shot against the Greeks. I am inclined, with Bp. Newcome, to consider that the language of this prophecy is too strong to point out the only trifling advantage which the Maccabees gained over Antiochus, who was of Macedonian descent; and it is probable that these prophecies remain to be fulfilled against the present possessors of Javan or Greece, Macedonia, and a part of Asia Minor. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

The Lord shall be seen over them - Shadowing and refreshing them, as the cloud did the camp in the wilderness. His arrow shall go forth as the lightning - They shall be conquered in a way that will show that God fights for his followers. The description here is very sublime; we have a good imitation of it in Nonnus: - Και τοτε γαιαν ἁπασαν επεκλυσεν ὑετιος Ζευς,π Πυκνωσας νεφεεσσιν ὁλον πολον· ουρανιη γαρΒρονταιοις παταγοισι Διος μυκησατο σαλπιγξ . Nonn. Dionys., lib. 6.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:13

Verse 13 God declares here that the Jews would be the conquerors of all nations, though they were then despised. That people, we know, were hated by all; and they were at the same time weak, and had hardly any strength, so as to be able to resist the wrongs done them on every side. As then this trial might have terrified weak minds, the Prophet says that the Jews would be as it were the bow and the quiver of God, so that they would be able to pierce all nations with their arrow; and that they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

Verse 14 He goes on with the same subject, but explains what I have said — that victory is promised to the Jews, not that which they could gain by their own power, but that which should happen to them beyond their expectation; for this is what is meant when he says, that God would be seen over them. For though the events of all wars depend on God, yet he is said to be seen where there is a remarkable victory, which cannot be accounted for by men. When unequal armies engage, it is no wonder when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

§ 3. All Israel, united into one people, shall wage successful war against adversaries, and attain to high glory, and increase largely in numbers. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

The Lord proceeds to explain the promised blessings in detail. First is signified the victorious resistance of the Maccabees against the Seleucidae—a figure of Messiah's victory over all the enemies of God. When ( for ) I have bent Judah for me. The verbs are in the prophetical perfect, and may be rendered future By a grand figure God is represented as a warrior armed for battle, who uses his people for the weapons of his warfare. The Hebrews speak of "treading" the bow, where we say... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

Victory through God. I. THE MARSHALLING OF THE FORCES . The "trumpet" calls to arms. On one side are the armies of heaven, and on the other the hosts of darkness. II. THE TERRIBLENESS OF THE STRUGGLE . Characterized by: 1 . Might, as of a storm carrying havoc far and wide. 2 . Fury, as of wild beasts raging and ravening. 3 . Deadliness, as of arrows that strike quick, and with fatal effect. III. THE SPLENDOUR OF THE VICTORY . Complete... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:12-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

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