Zechariah 9:14-16 WEB

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 9:14

And the Lord shall be seen over them ,.... His apostles and ministers: or, "shall appear to them" F17 עליהם יראה "aderit illis", Vatablus, Drusius. ; and be seen by them, as he was in the days of his flesh; they saw his person, his miracles, his sorrows, and sufferings; they saw him after his resurrection, and some have seen him since his ascension, with the eyes of their bodies, as well as with the eyes of their understandings; and so were fit to be witnesses of him: or, "the Lord... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:16

And the Lord their God shall save them in that day ,.... In the times of the Gospel, and the dispensation of it; meaning either the apostles, before said to be protected and defended, Zechariah 9:15 or rather the persons converted, conquered, and subdued by them, who are not killed, but saved by the Lord their God, their glorious Redeemer, from sin, Satan, the law, wrath to come, and out of the hands of all their enemies: as the flock of his people ; they being his special people, by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

The Lord shall be seen over them - Shadowing and refreshing them, as the cloud did the camp in the wilderness. His arrow shall go forth as the lightning - They shall be conquered in a way that will show that God fights for his followers. The description here is very sublime; we have a good imitation of it in Nonnus: - Και τοτε γαιαν ἁπασαν επεκλυσεν ὑετιος Ζευς,π Πυκνωσας νεφεεσσιν ὁλον πολον· ουρανιη γαρΒρονταιοις παταγοισι Διος μυκησατο σαλπιγξ . Nonn. Dionys., lib. 6.... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:16

Shall save them in that day - They are his flock, and he is their Shepherd; and, as his own, he shall save and defend them. As the stones of a crown - מתנוססות נזר אבני abney nezer mithnosesoth , "crowned stones erecting themselves;" i.e., being set up by themselves, as monuments of some deliverance, they seem to be lifting themselves up; offering themselves to the attention of every passenger. It may however refer to stones anointed with oil; a sort of temporary altars set up to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

Verse 14 He goes on with the same subject, but explains what I have said — that victory is promised to the Jews, not that which they could gain by their own power, but that which should happen to them beyond their expectation; for this is what is meant when he says, that God would be seen over them. For though the events of all wars depend on God, yet he is said to be seen where there is a remarkable victory, which cannot be accounted for by men. When unequal armies engage, it is no wonder when... 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:16

Verse 16 He continues the same subject, but uses various figures, that he might more fully confirm what then was incredible. He indeed reminds them that God would not save his people in an ordinary way, such as is common to men. He compares them to sheep, that they might know, as I have said already, that their salvation would come from heaven, as they were themselves weak, and had no strength and no power; for to show this was the object of this comparison. He declares then that the Jews would... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:14

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Zechariah 9:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:14

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Zechariah 9:16

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