Zechariah 9:17 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 9:17

For how great is his goodness ?.... Not of the land of Judea, as Kimchi; nor of the doctrine of the law, as the Targum; nor of the people of the Jews; but of the Messiah: and designs not his essential nor his providential goodness; but his goodness as Mediator, which he has in his heart, and has shown unto his people, in being their surety, and becoming their Saviour; in assuming their nature; bearing their sins, and obeying and suffering in their room and stead: and also that which he has... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:17

How great is his goodness - In himself and towards them. And how great is his beauty! - His comeliness, holiness, and purity, put in and upon them. Corn shall make the young men cheerful - They shall be gladdened and strengthened by plenty of food; and they shall speak aloud of God's mercies in their harvest home. And new wine the maids - Who shall prepare the wine from an abundant vintage. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:17

Verse 17 The Prophet here exclaims at the incredible kindness of God, that the Jews might learn to raise up their thoughts above the world, as they were to look for that felicity which he had before mentioned. We then see that by this exclamation a fuller confirmation is given to what had been said by the Prophet, as though his words were, — “No one ought to judge of God’s favor, of which I have spoken, according to his own doings, or conduct, or experience; but on the contrary, every one of... 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 9:17

His goodness. The goodness, i.e. the prosperity, of Israel or the land. Revised Version margin, "their prosperity." If the affix "his" is referred to Jehovah, the nouns "goodness" and "beauty" must be taken, not as his attributes, but as gifts bestowed by him, the prosperity and beauty which he confers. But it is more suitable to the context to consider the reference to be to the people, who in the next clause are divided into young men and maidens, and to take the "goodness," or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:17

For how great is His goodness - For it is unutterable! As the Psalmist said, “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth!” Psalms 8:1, and Jacob, “How awful is this place!” Genesis 28:17, and the Psalmist, “How awful are Thy doings!” The goodness and the beauty are the goodness and beauty of God, whose great doings had been his theme throughout before. Of the goodness the sacred writers often speak , since of this we have extremest need. And this He showed to Moses, “I will... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:17

Zechariah 9:17. How great is his goodness Infinite goodness is the fountain of all the good done for his people. And how great is his beauty How wonderful is the beauty of divine providence in Israel’s deliverance and salvation. Corn shall make the young men cheerful Plentiful harvests shall make the young men cheerful in sowing, reaping, and partaking of the fruits thereof. And new wine the maids There shall be such plenty of wine that all, young and old, shall be cheered with it. Or... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:17

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 9:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Zechariah 9:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Zechariah 9:17

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