Jerusalem — That weak, unwalled city, and much more the church which is the antitype of Jerusalem. In the siege — Now when all this is in readiness, and no visible means of escape, then will God make them drink the wine of astonishment.... [ Continue Reading ]
In that day — The day of the full accomplishment of this prophecy is a day known to the Lord. A burdensome stone — Too heavy for them, though many join together to remove it.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will open mine eyes — I will watch over my people for good. This eye of God open upon his people, is his wise, powerful, gracious providence for them. With blindness — All their warriors in their consults shall have as little of foresight, as a blind man hath of sight.... [ Continue Reading ]
The inhabitants of Jerusalem — Though but few, and poor, yet they shall be my strength. Not in their own power, but in the power of the Almighty Lord of all.... [ Continue Reading ]
Like a hearth — A hearth on which fire is thoroughly kindled. In her own place — Not built as Nineveh, Babylon, or Rome, in some place near old cities, but in the very same place where old Jerusalem stood.... [ Continue Reading ]
The tents — The unfenced places, the open country, the cottages, or tents. First — First the weaker are saved, next the stronger. The glory — That the illustrious house of David, and the glorious citizens of Jerusalem may not boast of their power, policy and courage.... [ Continue Reading ]
As David — A mighty man of valour. The house of David — Those of the royal line shall be for prudence, and prowess in the conduct of the armies of Israel, most excellent; exprest here in an hyperbole. As the angel — Nay, like the angel of the Lord, like Christ who is captain of our salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will seek — I will purposely and effectually do it.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will pour — This was fulfilled on Christ's exaltation, when he sent the Comforter to his disciples, it is daily performed to the children of God, and will be continually, 'till we are brought to be with Christ for ever. The house of David — The whole family of Christ, his house who was the seed of... [ Continue Reading ]
In that day — When the Jews shall mourn for their sins, and for that great sin, crucifying the Lord of glory. A great mourning — A mourning exprest by the greatest the Jews ever were acquainted with, and which for its greatness grew into a proverb. The mourning for Josiah slain at Hadadrimmon, a tow... [ Continue Reading ]
The house of Nathan — The royal family in both branches of it, Solomon's and Nathan's.... [ Continue Reading ]
The house of Levi — The sacerdotal tribe were the most bitter persecutors of Christ, they hired the traitor, they sought witness; the high priest, (head of that family) condemned him to die, for all which they shall one day reckon with God, and therefore above other tribes they are particularly name... [ Continue Reading ]