ゼカリヤ書 9:3-4 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

After the precious promises we had in the foregoing chapter of favour to God's people, their persecutors, who hated them, come to be reckoned with, those particularly that bordered close upon them. I. The Syrians had been bad neighbours to Israel, and God had a controversy with them. The word of the Lord shall be a burden in the land of Hadrach, that is, of Syria, but it does not appear why it was so called. That that kingdom is meant is plain, because Damascus, the metropolis of that kingdom,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:3

And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold ,.... Tyre was built upon a rock, and was a strong fortress itself, from whence it had its name; and, besides its natural defence, it had a wall one hundred and fifty feet high, and its breadth was answerable to its height F5 Arrian. de Exped. Alex. l. 2. c. 21. ; but yet, as it could not defend itself against Alexander the great, who took it; so neither against the Gospel of Christ, which found its way into it, and was mighty to pull down... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:4

Behold, the Lord will cast her out ,.... Or "inherit her" F6 יורשנה κληρονομησει αυτους , Setp.; "possidebit eam", V. L. Munster, Castalio. So some in Vatablus. , or "them", as the Septuagint render the words; when, being converted, she would become the Lord's inheritance and possession, and her riches should be devoted to his service: and he will smite her power in the sea ; for Tyre was situated in the sea, at the entry of it, and was strong in it, Ezekiel 26:17 . Kimchi... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:3

And Tyrus did build herself - The rock on which Tyre was built was strongly fortified; and that she had abundance of riches has been already seen, Ezekiel 28:1 , etc. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:4

Will smite her power in the sea - See Ezekiel 26:17 . Though Alexander did take Tyre, Sidon, Gaza, etc.; yet it seems that the prediction relative to their destruction was fulfilled by Nebuchadnezzar. See Amos 1:6-8 ; Zephaniah 2:4 , Zephaniah 2:7 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:3

Verse 3 For Tyrus has for herself built a fortress. The Prophet shows by these words how very cautious or prudent the Syrians had been; for they fortified themselves by strongholds, and thought themselves to be beyond the reach of danger. He then adds, and heaped to herself silver as dust, and gold as the mire of the streets, that is, accumulated wealth above measure; for he mentions “dust” and “mire” as signifying an immense heap; as though he had said, “They have worthless heaps of silver and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:4

Verse 4 He now declares that God would be an avenger. Behold, he says, Jehovah will possess, or cause to possess, as some read, but they are mistaken, owing to the two meanings of the verb ירש, iresh, which means to possess and also to expel or impoverish; (97) for interpreters think that a hope of favor and of salvation is here given to these cities, and say that they are now chosen by God as a possession. But this is wholly contrary to the intention of the Prophet, as it appears more clearly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-6

A visitation of judgment. "The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach," etc. Whatever view is taken of the exact time of the fulfilment of the glorious promises with which the last chapter concludes, it was necessarily a time still future when those promises were uttered. Other things of a very different nature were first to occur. On some of these, accordingly, as constituting a kind of "burden" ( Zechariah 9:1 ) on some of the lands and people contiguous to Israel, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

§ 1. To prepare the land for Israel, and to prove God's care for his people, the neighbouring heathen shall be chastised, while Israel shall dwell in safety and independence. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

God's judgments. I. THE DARK SIDE . "Burden." Word of ill omen to God's enemies. God's eye is on all. Storm gathering. Will soon burst in fury, just, universal, overwhelming. None so small as to be overlooked. None so great as to secure immunity. The wisdom of the wise, the resources of the rich, and the fame of ancient days will prove as vanity. II. THE BRIGHT SIDE . Eye of kindness. Hand of gracious interposition. Incorporation of Jews and Gentiles in one glorious Church.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:1-8

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