CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter begins the first half of the second prophecy concerning Israel’s future and the nations of the world. The conflict against Jerusalem and Judah will issue in the destruction of the enemies (Zechariah 12:1). BURDEN] Implying distress to Israel and destruction to their foe... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] ZECHARIAH 12:5. JUDAH] Chiefs of Judah will see the foe smitten with madness, and recognize in the repulse of the enemy by _the metropolis_ Divine security for _the country_. ZECHARIAH 12:6. SHEAF] In consequence of this trust in God the leaders consume their foes on every hand, a... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] ZECHARIAH 12:10.] This a complete contrast to preceding; nothing warlike, but all subdued and spiritual, “a clear and definite prophecy of the future conversion of the Jews, in consequence of a special and extraordinary outpouring of the influences of the Holy Spirit” [_Henderson_],... [ Continue Reading ]