Chapter 12:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Haggai Malachi
Zechariah 12
Concise Complete
Punishment of the enemies of Judah. (1-8) Repentance
and sorrow of the Jews. (9-14)
Verses 1-8 Here
is a Divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the
church. But it is for Israel; for their comfort and benefit. It is promised that
God will make foolish the counsels, and weaken the courage of the enemies of the
church. The exact meaning is not clear; but God often begins by calling the poor
and despised; and in that day even the feeblest will resemble David, and be as
eminent in courage and every thing good. Desirable indeed is it that the
examples and labours of Christians should render them as fire among wood, as a
torch in a sheaf, to kindle the flame of Divine love, to spread religion on the
right hand and on the left.
Verses 9-14
The day here spoken of, is the day of Jerusalem's defence and deliverance, that
glorious day when God will appear for the salvation of his people. In Christ's
first coming he bruised the serpent's head, and broke all the powers of darkness
that fought against God's kingdom among men. In his second coming he will
complete their destruction, when he shall put down all opposing rule,
principality, and power; and death itself shall be swallowed up in that victory.
The Holy Spirit is gracious and merciful, and is the Author of all grace or
holiness. He, also, is the Spirit of supplications, and shows men their
ignorance, want, guilt, misery, and danger. At the time here foretold, the Jews
will know who the crucified Jesus was; then they shall look by faith to him, and
mourn with the deepest sorrow, not only in public, but in private, even each one
separately. There is a holy mourning, the effect of the pouring out of the
Spirit; a mourning for sin, which quickens faith in Christ, and qualifies for
joy in God. This mourning is a fruit of the Spirit of grace, a proof of a work
of grace in the soul, and of the Spirit of supplications. It is fulfilled in all
who sorrow for sin after a godly sort; they look to Christ crucified, and mourn
for him. Looking by faith upon the cross of Christ will cause us to mourn for
sin after a godly sort.
Chapter 12:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Haggai Malachi
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
