The Lord said unto him. — How this intimation was given we are not told. The LXX. do not here change “the Lord” into “the angel of the Lord.”
Peace be unto thee; fear not. — Comp. Daniel 10:7-9; Daniel 10:19; Ezekiel 1:28 to Ezekiel 2:1; Mark 16:8; Luke 1:13; Luke 2:10; Revelation 1:17, &c.