Zechariah 9:11-10:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-11

That here begins a prophecy of the Messiah and his kingdom is plain from the literal accomplishment of the Zech. 9:9 in, and its express application to, Christ's riding in triumph into Jerusalem, Matt. 21:5; John 12:15. I. Here is notice given of the approach of the Messiah promised, as matter of great joy to the Old-Testament church: Behold, thy king cometh unto thee. Christ is a king, invested with regal powers and prerogatives, a sovereign prince, an absolute monarch, having all power both... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:11

As for thee also ,.... These words are not spoken to Christ, for את , "thee", is of the feminine gender; but the congregation of Israel, as Kimchi observes; or the church of God: nor are they the words of Christ to her; he is the person before spoken of; but of God the Father, who, having given out prophecies concerning the coming of Christ, and the peaceableness and extensiveness of his kingdom, declares to the church the benefits that she and those that belonged to her should receive by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:11

As for thee also (Jerusalem) by the blood of thy covenant - The covenant made with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Israelites in general, and ratified by the blood of many victims; until the time should come in which the Messiah should shed his blood, as typified by the ancient sacrifices. I have sent forth thy prisoners - Those who were under the arrest of God's judgments; the human race, fast bound in sin and misery, and who by the pitifulness of his tender mercy were loosed, he dying... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:11

Verse 11 Here he applies his former doctrine to its right use, so that the faithful might emerge from their sorrow, and come to that joy which he had before encouraged them to entertain. He then addresses Jerusalem, as though he had said, “There is no reason for thee to torment thyself with perplexed and anxious thoughts, for I will accomplish what I have promised — that I would become a deliverer to my people.” For this doubt might have occurred to them — “Why does he exhort us to rejoice,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-12

A joyful kingdom. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem," etc. How sudden, how loud, how urgent, is this call to rejoice! No wonder; for in the bare fact announced here there is ample cause to rejoice. "Thy King cometh"—a King of thine own, not an alien king like him just spoken of. This possibly the connection of thought. Still greater the cause for rejoicing in what is said of this King; whether I. TO ZION HERSELF . Consider: 1 . The purpose... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11

As for thee also. The prophet addresses the daughter of Zion, the covenant people (comp. Zechariah 9:10 , Zechariah 9:13 ). "Also" is inserted to intimate that this deliverance is given in addition to the blessings promised in the two preceding verses. All who are living far from their native Zion are invited to come to her and partake of her good things. By ( because of ) the blood of thy covenant. The covenant is that made at Sinai, sealed and ratified by blood ( Exodus 24:4-8 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-12

The sinner in three aspects. I. SELF - RUINED . Joseph, Daniel, Jeremiah, were cast into "the pit" by wicked hands. The sinner has himself to blame. if there is gloom, chains, and misery, it is because of revolt from God. It is not the body but the soul that is "in prison," and no soul can be imprisoned save by its own deed and consent. II. GOD - PITIED . Though we have cast off God, he has not cast off us. He is long suffering and merciful. His voice to us is fall of pity and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-12

Historical facts illustrations of spiritual realities. "As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water. Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope: even today do declare that I will render double unto thee." In these verses we have three subjects which demand and will repay thought. I. HERE IS A STATE OF WRETCHEDNESS WHICH REMINDS US OF MAN 'S MISERABLE CONDITION AS A SINNER . "As for... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:11

As for thee also - The prophet turns from the deliverance of the whole world to the former people, the sorrows which they should have in the way, and the protection which God would bestow upon them for the sake of Him, who, according to the flesh, was to be born of them. “Thou too;” he had spoken of the glories of the Church, such as her king, when He should come, should extend it, embracing earth’s remotest bounds: he turns to her, Israel after the flesh, and assures her of the continued... read more

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