John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 4:11
Then answered I, and said unto him ,.... To the angel that talked with him, Zechariah 4:1 , What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick, and upon the left side thereof ? in Zechariah 4:2 they are said to be on each side of the bowl. The mystery of the candlestick being explained to Zechariah by the angel, the prophet desires to know the meaning of the two olive trees that were on the right and left of it, one on one side, and the other on the other... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 4:11-14
Enough is said to Zechariah to encourage him, and to enable him to encourage others, with reference to the good work of building the temple which they were now about, and that was the principal intention of the vision he saw; but still he is inquisitive about the particulars, which we will ascribe, not to any vain curiosity, but to the value he had for divine discoveries and the pleasure he took in acquainting himself with them. Those that know much of the things of God cannot but have a... read more