Zechariah 14:14-15

14. The defeat of the nations is made complete by the Jews who, when they behold the ranks of the enemies thinned by pestilence and mutual slaughter, will rush upon the helpless remnant.

Shall fight at Jerusalem Targum and Vulgate, “against Jerusalem”; but the context forbids this interpretation. It means at or near the city, where the events described in Zechariah 14:12-13 will take place.

Judah Not only the country districts (Zechariah 12:5-7), but the whole people. With the army destroyed, the camp with all its rich treasures will fall into the hands of the victors. The punishment will be according to the lex talionis (compare Zechariah 14:2).

Zechariah 14:15 is the continuation of Zechariah 14:12 (see introductory remarks on this section). A plague as disastrous as that which smites the men (Zechariah 14:12) will destroy the beasts of the hostile army.

Horse The beast of war.

Mule,… camel,… ass Beasts of burden.

All the beasts Cattle and other animals carried along for food (compare Joshua 7:24). The last words, “as this plague,” should, perhaps, be omitted; they are superfluous and make the reading awkward. In this wise all the wrongs done to the people of Jehovah will be avenged.

The conversion of a remnant of the nations, 16-19.

The survivors among the nations will cease their rebellion and turn to Jehovah. If any fail to do this they will be smitten with his curse.