Zechariah 9:13 NIV

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

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

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

A successful campaign. "When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim," etc. It is clear, from the beginning of these verses, that we have to do here, in some sense, with battle and war. It is equally clear, from the fact that the persons here mentioned have been described in Zechariah 9:10 as specially separated from battle and war, that we have only to do here with such things in some more literal sense. It seems most probable, therefore, that the "peace" spoken of in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

God works amongst the nations in the interests of his people. "When I have bent Judah for me," etc. "The double recompense which the Lord will make to his people will consist in the fact that he not only liberates them out of captivity and bondage, and makes them into an independent nation, but that he helps them to victory over the powers of the world, so that they will tread it down, i.e. completely subdue it. The first thought is not explained more fully because it is contained ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:13

When - or For I have bent Judah for me As a mighty bow which is only drawn at full human strength, the foot being placed to steady it. It becomes a strong instrument, but only at God’s Will. God Himself bends it. It cannot bend itself. “And filled the bow with Ephraim.” The bow is filled, when the arrow is laid upon it. God would employ both in their different offices, as one. “And raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece.” Let people place this prophecy where they will, nothing... read more

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:13

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