Verse 8
8. In that day When Jerusalem is made a cup of reeling (Zechariah 12:2).
Defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem Though Judah will be saved first, Jerusalem also will be delivered; not through the direct interference of Jehovah alone (4), nor through the bravery of Judah (6), but through the efforts of her own inhabitants, who will be endowed with marvelous strength which will make them irresistible.
He that is feeble Literally, he that stumbleth; one who is unable to stand without assistance (1 Samuel 2:4).
As David The typical hero of Israel (1 Samuel 17:34 ff.; compare Psalms 18:32 ff.). The feeble in Jerusalem will become like him.
House of David As in Zechariah 12:7. Here it may include all leaders who in strength and courage resemble David, the Davids. As God These heroes will be endowed with supernatural strength and power; there is no thought of moral excellence.
As the angel of Jehovah before them The angel of Jehovah is Jehovah manifesting himself in the history of Israel (see on Zechariah 1:11), especially in leading the armies to victory, when their own strength would fail (Exodus 23:20 ff.; Judges 6:11 ff.). This angel possessed superhuman strength, for he could accomplish that which without him the whole nation could not do. With similar superhuman power the present chieftains will be endowed.
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