An independent section belonging to the same period as Zechariah 9:11-13, of which it may be a later expansion. The imagery of Zechariah 9:14 is derived from older prophecy, e.g. Amos 1:14; Amos 2:2. By the whirlwinds of the south perhaps merely violent storms are intended, but there may be a reference to the Maccabean campaign against Edom which is probably referred to in Isaiah 63:1-6 *. Indeed this passage in its savagery strongly resembles that magnificent but terrible description. For devour read prevail (LXX) and for they shall drink. wine read they shall drink their blood like wine (LXX). The sacrificial blood was dashed against the corners of the altar. The phrase sling stones is obscure and probably corrupt; we should expect some description of the Jews-' enemies.
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Zechariah 9:14-17
14 And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.
15 The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
16 And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful,b and new wine the maids.