Zechariah 12:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeblec among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them. ”

Zechariah 12:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In that day the Lord shall defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble, rather, he theft stumbleth among them, shall be as David - The result of the care and the defense of God is...
Zechariah 12:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

feeble . tottering.
Zechariah 12:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

He goes on with the same subject; and he says that God would be like a shield to protect the Jews. For though the verb יגן, igen, is used here, yet as it is derived from מגן, megen, which...
Zechariah 12:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD befo...
Zechariah 12:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And he that is feeble, &c.— And he who had fallen among them—shall be as David, —when he seemed to have fallen before Saul, and was compelled to hide himself in mountains and caves. The Jews a...
Zechariah 12:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD be...
Zechariah 12:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Deliverance of Jerusalem Many scholars believe that in Zechariah 12-14 (omitting Zechariah 13:7-9 ) we have a third separate prophecy, the oldest in the book of Zechariah, written subsequent...
Zechariah 12:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In that day an almost supernatural power will be given to Jerusalem through God’s favour, so that the weakest (comp. Psalms 105:37 ) inhabitant will be a hero like David (see 1 Samuel 8:18 ), and...
Zechariah 12:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE CONTENTS OF "ZECHARIAH" Chapter s 9-14 FROM the number of conflicting opinions which prevail upon the subject, we have seen how impossible it is to decide upon a scheme of division for "Zecha...
Zechariah 12:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Jerusalem's Day of Mourning Zechariah 12:1-14 This vision refers to a time yet future, when the Jews shall have returned to their own land, but still in unbelief; and will be assailed by their...
Zechariah 12:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The second message has to do with things wholly future. The King spoke of in the previous message, whose rejection was there foretold, is now seen coming into His kingdom. This the prophet described...
Zechariah 12:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 В¶ And in that day will I make Jerusalem...
Zechariah 12:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem ,.... As with a shield against their enemies; and such is the Lord to all his people; he is their shield to protect them; he keeps and...
Zechariah 12:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David [shall be] as God, as the angel of the LORD befo...
Zechariah 12:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem Not only Jerusalem itself from being taken and destroyed, but all the inhabitants of it from being in any way injured: he will not on...
Zechariah 12:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The Deliverance of Judah and Jerusalem (vv. 1-9) In this chapter Judah is mentioned five times, Jerusalem ten times. All in this chapter (as well as Chapter s 13 and 14) is prophetic of the f...
Zechariah 12:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Security of the Church; Punishment of the Church's Enemies; Promises to Judah. B. C. 500. ...
Zechariah 12:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In that day: see Malachi 12:3 . Shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem: as he had defended and saved Judah, anti the tents thereof, so will he also defend Jerusalem and its inhabit...
Zechariah 12:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Initial Future Of Jerusalem ( Zechariah 12:1-9 ) Zechariah 12:1 ‘Thus says YHWH, who stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him.'...
Zechariah 12:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Zechariah 12:5 . Judah ] Chiefs of Judah will see the foe smitten with madness, and recognize in the repulse of the enemy by the metropolis Divine security for the country ....
Zechariah 12:8 - Scofield Reference Notes

David Kingdom in Old Testament, Summary: I. Dominion over the earth before the call of Abraham (1) Dominion over creation was given to the first man and woman ( Genesis 1:26 ); ( Genesis...
Zechariah 12:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

12:1. The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heaven, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him. Note how...
Zechariah 12:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 12:1 . The burden of the word of the Lord. It was indeed a burden to pass the sentence of heaven against the infidels of Asia, under the names of Gog, Magog, and Meshech; the infidels of...
Zechariah 12:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

In that day, saith the Lord, I will smite every horse with astonishment A good time for good people I. It is a time when their enemies shall be vanquished. “In that day, saith the Lord, I will...
Zechariah 12:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Verse 1-14:21 B. THE SECOND BURDEN . Zechariah 12:1-38 § 1. The prophet proceeds to announce Israel's conflict with heathen powers. Hostile nations gather together agai...
Zechariah 12:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehovah's Solicitude for Israel
Zechariah 12:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 Samuel 14:17-20 ; Acts 7:30-35 ; Exodus 23:20 ; Exodus 23:21 ; Ezekiel 34:23 ; Ezekiel 34:24 ; Ezekiel 37:24-26 ; Genesis 22:15-17 ; Genesis 48:15 ; Genesis 48:16 ; Heb...
Zechariah 12:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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 hyperbo...

Zechariah 12:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Zechariah 12:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Zechariah 12:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 12:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - Scofield Reference Notes

Zechariah 12:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Zechariah 12:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Zechariah 12:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Zechariah 12:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Zechariah 12:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Zechariah 12:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Zechariah 12:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes