Zechariah 9:15 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 9:15

The Lord of hosts shall defend them ,.... Against all their enemies; against Satan, and his temptations, and all the opposition made by him; against the world, and all the rage and reproach of men; this was remarkably verified in the apostles, who were preserved by the Lord amidst a thousand snares and dangers; and who was able to do it, being Jehovah, and the Lord of armies in heaven and in earth; he was as a shield unto them, as the word F20 יגן "obteget", Burkius. used signifies;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:15

The Lord of hosts shall defend then - He alone is the sure trust of his Church. Subdue with sling-stones - This was an ancient and powerful instrument in the hands of the Hebrews. See the note on Judges 20:16 . They shall drink - After the victory gained as above, thy people shall hold a feast, and drink and be filled with wine. There is no intimation here that they shall drink the blood of their enemies, as some barbarous nations were accustomed to do. When they have gained the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:15

Verse 15 He expresses again the same thing in other words — that God would be like a shadow to his people, so that he would with an extended hand protect them from their enemies. Since the Jews might have justly felt a distrust in their own strength, the Prophet continually teaches them that their safety depended not on earthly aids, but that God alone was sufficient, for he could easily render them safe and secure. He also adds, that there would be to them plenty of bread and wine to satisfy... 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 9:13-17

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:15

Shall defend them; ὑπερασπιεῖ αὐτούς , "shall put his shield over them". There are numerous examples, in the Books of Maccabees, of God's special interposition in his people's favour, and thus far and in part fulfilling this prophecy (see 1 Macc. 3:16-24; 4:6-16; 7:40-50; 2 Macc. 2:21, 22; 3:24, etc.; 5:2-4; 11:8; 12:11,15, 22, 28, 37; 15:7, etc.). They shall devour. The prophet seems to have had in view Numbers 23:24 , where Israel is compared to a lion, eating of the prey and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:15

The Lord of hosts, shall defend them - As God says, “I will defend this city to save it, for Mine own sake and for My servant David’s sake” . The word is used by Isaiah only before Zechariah, and of the protection of Almighty God. The image of the complete protection on all sides stands first in God’s words to Abraham, “I am thy shield” Genesis 15:1; David thence says to God, “Thou, O Lord, art a shield around me” (Psalms 3:4, (Psalms 3:3 in English)).And they shall devour, and subdue - Or more... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:13-16

Zechariah 9:13-16. When I have bent Judah for me “A strong and sublime manner of expressing that God would use Judah and Ephraim as his instruments of destruction.” Newcome. As if he had said, When I have made Judah my bow, and Ephraim my arrow, have used them as my instruments of war. Judah and Ephraim are equivalent to Judah and Israel. The men of Ephraim being expert archers, the expression of filling the bow with Ephraim, seems to allude to that circumstance. And raised up thy... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:11-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:13-16

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