Zechariah 10:3-7

Rejuvenation of Judah and Ephraim, 3-7.

Jehovah has resolved to deliver the oppressed people; his anger will be kindled against the oppressors. The exiles will be made strong, so that they can trample their enemies under foot; then they will be restored to their own land, because Jehovah will have mercy upon them.

In Zechariah 10:3-4 the prophet looks into the future, therefore the tenses of R.V. are to be preferred.

The shepherds Now ruling over the Jews, the representatives of the foreign nations.

Goats [“he-goats”] Who lead the herds bell-wethers; practically synonymous with “shepherds.” There is no reason for supposing that the prophet means to make a distinction between the monarchs (shepherds) and the nobles or officials (he-goats). Against the oppressors the anger of Jehovah is kindled.

Hath visited A perfect of prophetic certainty; Jehovah has already decided upon the act, and he will surely carry out his purpose. The verb is used here in a favorable sense (compare Jeremiah 23:2), visit with blessing.

Flock The picture of the shepherd and the sheep is continued.

House of Judah In apposition to his flock. Ephraim is not to be excluded (Zechariah 10:6-7), but Judah forms the nucleus, to which Ephraim will be joined.

As his goodly horse Literally, horse of splendor; a splendid war horse. Not only will the oppressors be cut off, but Israel will be transformed from an oppressed and trembling flock into a strong and victorious host, resembling in courage and swiftness a spirited war horse.