_The word of the Lord came unto Zechariah_, &c. In this and the next chapter is contained a third and distinct revelation made to Zechariah, about two years after the former; of which the occasion and matter are as follows: A considerable progress having, by this time, been made in the rebuilding of... [ Continue Reading ]
_Then came the word of the Lord unto me_ When these men had proposed their case, and were expecting the priests' answer, God commissioned his prophet to give them the answer contained in the subsequent part of this and in the following chapter; _saying, Speak unto all the people of the land_ Let all... [ Continue Reading ]
_Should ye not hear the words_ You needed not to have thus inquired, had you regarded the words spoken by my prophets, who have borne testimony to the real excellence and absolute necessity of obedience to the great and momentous precepts of my law, and who have called for true repentance and sincer... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts_ Or did speak, that is, to your fathers, and thus he speaks to you now; _Execute true judgment_ I often put your fathers in mind that judgment and mercy were more acceptable to me than fasting, or any external performances; (see the margin;) and I repeat the same adm... [ Continue Reading ]
_Therefore_ On this very account; _as he cried_ As I, by my Spirit in my prophets, called, warned, entreated, and urged them to repent, obey, and live, but they would not; _so they cried_ In their deep distress, and amidst their overwhelming calamities; _and I would not hear_ Would not answer, or re... [ Continue Reading ]