Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 145:1-14, Romans 7:14-25 NIV

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

Matthew Henry

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 9:9

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:10

And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim ,.... That is, the military one; signifying that wars shall cease, Psalm 46:9 , and the horse from Jerusalem ; the warlike one; see Micah 5:10 . Ephraim designs the ten tribes, and Jerusalem stands for the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin; and the sense is, that these shall be one in the days of the Messiah, as Kimchi observes; and that all instruments of war shall be removed from them, and there shall be an entire peace between them; see ... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:12

Turn ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope ,.... "That hope for redemption", as the Targum paraphrases it; not for redemption from the Babylonish captivity, at the end of seventy years, which was now over; but for redemption and salvation by Christ; for not the people of the Jews, who stayed in Babylon, can be meant; for, as they were at liberty to go from thence by the edict of Cyrus, they can not be said to be prisoners, much less prisoners hoping for deliverance, when they had, or... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:10

I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem - No wars shall be employed to spread the kingdom of the Messiah; for it shall be founded and established, "not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of hosts," Zechariah 4:6 . 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:12

Turn you to the strong hold - Ye who feel your sins, and are shut up under a sense of your guilt, look up to him who was delivered for your offenses, and rose again for your justification. Ye have hope, let that hope lead you to faith, and that faith to the blood of the covenant; and, through that blood, to God, the Father of all. I will render double unto thee - Give thee an abundance of peace and salvation. read more

Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 145:1-14, Romans 7:14-25 Niv

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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:10

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:12

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:10

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:12

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