Zechariah 1:12-13 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

We not come to visions and revelations of the Lord; for in that way God chose to speak by Zechariah, to awaken the people's attention, and to engage their humble reverence of the word and their humble enquiries into it, and to fix it the more in their minds and memories. Most of the following visions seem designed for the comfort of the Jews, now newly returned out of captivity, and their encouragement to go on with the building of the temple. The scope of this vision (which is as an... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 1:12

Then the Angel of the Lord answered and said ,.... The same that was among the myrtle trees in the bottom, Zechariah 1:8 , O Lord of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem, and on the cities of Judah ; which were fallen to ruin, and had lain waste for many years. These words are expressive of the intercession of Christ on the behalf of the people of the Jews, his professing people, both with respect to their temporal and spiritual good: against which thou hast had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 1:13

And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me ,.... See Zechariah 1:9 what was the effect of Christ's intercession for the people of the Jews, was communicated to a ministering angel, and by him to the Prophet Zechariah: with good words, and comfortable words ; such as would be for the good and comfort of God's people, as follows; see Isaiah 40:1 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:12

Then the angel of the Lord - He who was among the myrtles - the Lord Jesus. O Lord of hosts, how long - Jesus Christ was not only the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world," but was always the sole Mediator and intercessor between God and man. These threescore and ten years? - This cannot mean the duration of the captivity for that was nearly twenty years past. It must mean simply the time that had elapsed from the destruction of the temple to the time in which the angel... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:13

The Lord answered the angel - And the angel told the prophet that the answer was gracious and comfortable. This answer is given in the next verse. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:12

Verse 12 The Prophet now shows that the angel who was his guide and teacher, became even a suppliant before God in behalf of the welfare of the Church. Hence the probable opinion is, that this angel was Christ the Mediator. For they who say that it was the Holy Spirit, who forms prayers in our hearts, seem to depart very far from the meaning of the Prophet: and it is nothing new, that Christ should exercise care over his Church. But if this view be disapproved, we may take any one of the angels... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:13

Verse 13 The Prophet shows here, that though God did not immediately on the first day stretch forth his hand to the miserable Jews, he was yet propitious to them. But we must notice, that God speaks only, and does not yet manifest his power. The Prophet’s design must be here observed; for first he reminds the faithful that there was no reason for them to despair, or to be cast down with sorrow; for celestial angels prayed to God for them, and pleaded for their salvation. This is one thing. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

§ 3. The first vision: the horsemen in the myrtle grove. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

The first vision: God's government of the world. "Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse," etc. About three months after the call of Zechariah to the prophetic office, he had no less than seven, or, as some count, eight visions in one night. And this night, we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:8-13

The Church and Christ. The vision may suggest— I. THE BIDDEN RICHES OF THE CHURCH . "Myrtle in the bottom" symbolizes the Church in a low condition. Obscure, despised by the world; but fresh, fragrant, and beautiful in the sight of God. The object of increasing care. Grand future. II. THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH 'S HEAD . Christ supreme. All forces are under his control. The resources of heaven and earth are at his disposal. He is ever on the watch. He scans the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 1:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:7-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 1:8-13

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