Zechariah 9:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. How great is his goodness - In himself and towards them.

And how great is his beauty! - His comeliness, holiness, and purity, put in and upon them.

Corn shall make the young men cheerful - They shall be gladdened and strengthened by plenty of food; and they shall speak aloud of God's mercies in their harvest home.

And new wine the maids - Who shall prepare the wine from an abundant vintage.

Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke [1831].

Zechariah 9:17

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.