EXPOSITION
Verse 1-14:21
Part III. THE FUTURE OF THE POWERS OF THE WORLD AND OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
Verse 1-11:17
A. THE FIRST BURDEN.
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Zechariah 9:1-17
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Matthew Henry on Zechariah 9:1-8Zechariah 9:1-8 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryHere are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were in warfare in these countries, the Lord promised to protect his people. God's house lies in the midst of an enemy's…Prophecy against Syria; Prophecy against the Enemies of Israel; Judgments and Mercies. (b. c. 510.)Zechariah 9:1-8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BiblePROPHECY AGAINST SYRIA; PROPHECY AGAINST THE ENEMIES OF ISRAEL; JUDGMENTS AND MERCIES. (B. C. 510.) After the precious promises we had in the foregoing chapter of favour to God's people, their persecutors, who hated the…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-8Zechariah 9:1-8 · The Pulpit Commentary§ 1. To prepare the land for Israel, and to prove God's care for his people, the neighbouring heathen shall be chastised, while Israel shall dwell in safety and independence.The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1Zechariah 9:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe burden (see note on Nahum 1:1). (On the circumstances connected with this prophecy, see Introduction, § I.) Destructive critics attribute ch. 9-11, to an anonymous prophet, whose utterances have been by mistake appe…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-6Zechariah 9:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryA visitation of judgment. "The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach," etc. Whatever view is taken of the exact time of the fulfilment of the glorious promises with which the last chapter concludes, it w…The Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-8Zechariah 9:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryGod's judgments. I. THE DARK SIDE. "Burden." Word of ill omen to God's enemies. God's eye is on all. Storm gathering. Will soon burst in fury, just, universal, overwhelming. None so small as to be overlooked. None so gr…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Zechariah 9:1-8Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were in warfare in these countries, the Lord promised to protect his people. God's house lies in the midst of an enemy's…Matthew HenrycommentaryProphecy against Syria; Prophecy against the Enemies of Israel; Judgments and Mercies. (b. c. 510.)PROPHECY AGAINST SYRIA; PROPHECY AGAINST THE ENEMIES OF ISRAEL; JUDGMENTS AND MERCIES. (B. C. 510.) After the precious promises we had in the foregoing chapter of favour to God's people, their persecutors, who hated the…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-8The dark and the bright side of God's revelation to mankind. "The burden of the word of the Lord," etc. This chapter begins that portion of the book whose genuineness, though denied by some, is accepted by most unbiasse…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-8God's judgments. I. THE DARK SIDE. "Burden." Word of ill omen to God's enemies. God's eye is on all. Storm gathering. Will soon burst in fury, just, universal, overwhelming. None so small as to be overlooked. None so gr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-6A visitation of judgment. "The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach," etc. Whatever view is taken of the exact time of the fulfilment of the glorious promises with which the last chapter concludes, it w…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1-8§ 1. To prepare the land for Israel, and to prove God's care for his people, the neighbouring heathen shall be chastised, while Israel shall dwell in safety and independence.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:1The burden (see note on Nahum 1:1). (On the circumstances connected with this prophecy, see Introduction, § I.) Destructive critics attribute ch. 9-11, to an anonymous prophet, whose utterances have been by mistake appe…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Zechariah 9:2And Hamath also shall border thereby; Revised Version, and Hamath also which bordereth thereon. Hamath, which is near unto Damascus, shall share in the Divine judgment. The Authorized Version probably means that Hamath…Joseph S. Exell and contributors