Zechariah 9:9

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 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem ,.... By whom are meant, not the inhabitants of Jerusalem in common; nor the children in it, that said Hosannas to the son of David; but the church of God, and true believers in Christ, who are called upon to "rejoice" and "shout": not merely in an external way, by showing marks of outward joy, but in a spiritual manner, for which there was good reason, as follows: behold, thy King cometh unto thee ; Aben Ezra says that... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion - See this prophecy explained on Matthew 21:5 ; (note). Behold, thy King cometh - Not Zerubbabel, for he was never king; nor have they had a king, except Jesus the Christ, from the days of Zedekiah to the present time. He is just - The righteous One, and the Fountain of righteousness. Having salvation - He alone can save from sin, Satan, death, and hell. Lowly - Without worldly pomp or splendor; for neither his kingdom, nor that of his... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 9 The Prophet here briefly shows the manner in which the Church was to be restored; for a king from the tribe and family of David would again arise, to restore all things to their ancient state. And this is the view given everywhere by the Prophets; for the hope of the ancient people, as our hope, was founded on Christ. Inasmuch then as things were as yet in a decayed state among the Jews, Zechariah here testifies that God had not in vain formerly spoken so often by his servants... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The prophet invites Jerusalem to rejoice at the coming of the promised salvation in the Person of her King; no mighty earthly potentate and conqueror, like Alexander the Great, but one of different fashion (comp. Zephaniah 3:14 ). Thy King cometh unto thee. St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:5 ) and St. John ( John 12:15 ) see a fulfilment of this prophecy in Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first day of the week in which he was crucified. All attempts to disprove the Messianic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9

The ideal King. I. BEAUTIFUL VISION . Poets in rapt moments have had glimpses of the highest ( Psalms 45:1-17 :72). The character, the life and work of a true King, have passed before them as things fair to see. But where is the reality? "Find me the true king or able man, and he has a Divine right over me" (Carlyle). II. PASSIONATE LONGING . The heart yearns for what is best. The need presses. Circumstances now and again arise that intensify the feeling and the cry. There is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

§ 2. Then shall the righteous King come to Zion in lowly fashion, and inaugurate a kingdom of peace. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The advent of the King. The accession of a sovereign is a time of rejoicing (cf. Solomon, 1 Kings 1:40 ). But there may be disappointment. The early promise may fail, and the first joys end in bitterness. Not so with Messiah. The better he is known, the more he is loved. The longer experience of his reign, the greater the satisfaction. I. THE GREATNESS OF HIS NATURE . Son of man. Son of God. Dignity commanding the highest homage. II. THE BEAUTY OF HIS CHARACTER... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Zechariah 9:9-10

The ideal Monarch of the world. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion," etc. "In the former part of this chapter," says Dr. Wardlaw, "we found in the progressive conquests of Alexander the Great and the favour which, in the midst of them, he showed to Jerusalem, the execution of God's vengeance, as here threatened, against the enemies and oppressors of his people, along with his protecting care over his people themselves. By the reference to these speedily coming events, and in them to the... 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

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