Zechariah 6:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; Take of them of the captivity - take silver and gold (Zechariah 6:11) from them. The three named came from Babylon (where some of the exiled Jews still were left) to present gifts of silver and gold toward the building of the temple. But, in Zechariah 6:11; Zechariah 6:14, "crowns" are directed to be made of them, then to be set on Joshua's head, and to be deposited in the temple as a memorial of the donors until Messiah shall appear.

Even of Heldai - a name meaning robust. Called Helem below.

Tobijah - i:e., the goodness of God.

Jedaiah - i:e., God knows.

Which are come from Babylon. This clause in the Hebrew comes after "Josiah the son of Zephaniah." Therefore Moore thinks Josiah as well as the three "came from Babylon." But as he has a "house" at Jerusalem, he is plainly a resident, not a visitor. Therefore, the English version is right; or, Maurer, 'Josiah, son of Zephaniah, to whom they are come (as guests) from Babylon.'

And come thou the same day. No time was to be lost, to mark the significancy of their coming from afar to offer gifts to the temple, typifying, in the double crown made of their gifts, and set on Joshua's head, the gathering in of Israel's outcasts to Messiah hereafter, who shall then be recognized as the true king and priest.

Zechariah 6:10

10 Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;