CRITICAL NOTES.] HADRACH] Part of Syria, near Damascus. REST] On which
God’s wrath shall rest, and permanently abide. EYES] of Israel, and
of other people, would mark the providence of God; or, “Jehovah has
an eye upon men, and upon all the tribes of Israel” (cf. Jeremiah
32:20).
ZECHARIAH 9:2. HAM... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.]
Zechariah 9:5.] Principal cities of the Philistines given. Gath only
left out, probably owing to its situation inland, lying out of the
route of the army. The fall of Tyre terrified these capitals of
different districts. If Tyre could not stand how could they? EXPECT.]
Ekron, furt... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.]
Zechariah 9:10.] The nature and extent of Messiah’s reign. CUT OFF]
Remove instruments of war, and reign by peaceful means. ENDS OF THE
EARTH] Not a mere Jewish, but a universal, kingdom.
ZECHARIAH 9:11. BLOOD] The covenant scaled with sprinkled blood, the
pledge. PRISONERS] Jewi... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.]
Zechariah 9:12. Strong hold] Fortress, forcibly contrasting with pit
(Psalms 40:2). TO-DAY] No need to despair; their condition miserable,
yet not hopeless. DOUBLE] Not strictly of _twice the quantity_, but
simply of _great abundance_. A large amount of blessing far
outweighing th... [ Continue Reading ]