Verse 1
1. The introductory formula is practically the same as in Zechariah 1:18; Zechariah 2:1; Zechariah 5:1.
Chariots War chariots. The occupants are sent forth to war.
Four To be interpreted as in Zechariah 1:18; they were to be sent to the four points of the compass, that is, in every direction. Attempts to identify the four chariots with four world powers, be they those of Daniel 2:31-35; Daniel 7:3-7, or any others, are vain. The angel suggests no such identification. The chariots represent the agents whatever or whoever they may be ordained by Jehovah to execute judgment upon the nations, and to bring about the “shaking” which was expected to usher in the Messianic era (Haggai 2:7).
Between two mountains The Hebrew has the article, the two (well-known) mountains. What mountains were in the mind of the prophet we do not know some think Mount Zion and Mount Moriah; some, Mount Zion and Mount Olives. The mountains play no further part in the vision, therefore it is immaterial to know what mountains they were; one thing is certain, that they were thought to be near the dwelling place of Jehovah (Zechariah 6:5).
Of brass A symbol of strength and immovableness.
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