Chapter 9:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Haggai Malachi
Zechariah 9
Concise Complete
God's defence of his church. (1-8) Christ's coming and
his kingdom. (9-11) Promises to the church. (12-17)
Verses 1-8 Here
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 country; his
church is as a lily among thorns. God's power and goodness are seen in her
special preservation. The Lord encamps about his church, and while armies of
proud opposers shall pass by and return, his eyes watch over her, so that they
cannot prevail, and shortly the time will come when no exactor shall pass by her
any more.
Verses 9-17 The
prophet breaks forth into a joyful representation of the coming of the Messiah,
of whom the ancient Jews explained this prophecy. He took the character of their
King, when he entered Jerusalem amidst the hosannas of the multitude. But his
kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. It shall not be advanced by outward force or
carnal weapons. His gospel shall be preached to the world, and be received among
the heathen. A sinful state is a state of bondage; it is a pit, or dungeon, in
which there is no water, no comfort; and we are all by nature prisoners in this
pit. Through the precious blood of Christ, many prisoners of Satan have been set
at liberty from the horrible pit in which they must otherwise have perished,
without hope or comfort. While we admire Him, let us seek that his holiness and
truth may be shown in our own spirits and conduct. These promises have
accomplishment in the spiritual blessings of the gospel which we enjoy by Jesus
Christ. As the deliverance of the Jews was typical of redemption by Christ, so
this invitation speaks to all the language of the gospel call. Sinners are
prisoners, but prisoners of hope; their case is sad, but not desperate; for
there is hope in Israel concerning them. Christ is a Strong-hold, a strong
Tower, in whom believers are safe from the fear of the wrath of God, the curse
of the law, and the assaults of spiritual enemies. To him we must turn with
lively faith; to him we must flee, and trust in his name under all trials and
sufferings. It is here promised that the Lord would deliver his people. This
passage also refers to the apostles, and the preachers of the gospel in the
early ages. God was evidently with them; his words from their lips pierced the
hearts and consciences of the hearers. They were wondrously defended in
persecution, and were filled with the influences of the Holy Spirit. They were
saved by the Good Shepherd as his flock, and honoured as jewels of his crown.
The gifts, graces, and consolations of the Spirit, poured forth on the day of
Pentecost,
acts 2 and in
succeeding times, are represented. Sharp have been, and still will be, the
conflicts of Zion's sons, but their God will give them success. The more we are
employed, and satisfied with his goodness, the more we shall admire the beauty
revealed in the Redeemer. Whatever gifts God bestows on us, we must serve him
cheerfully with them; and, when refreshed with blessings, we must say, How great
is his goodness!
Chapter 9:
| 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
