Zacarias 10:4-12

4 De Judá sairá a pedra angular, dele a estaca da tenda, dele o arco de guerra, dele sairão todos os chefes.

5 Eles serão como valentes que na batalha pisam aos pés os seus inimigos na lama das ruas; pelejarão, porque o Senhor esta com eles; e confundirão os que andam montados em cavalos.

6 Fortalecerei a casa de Judá, e salvarei a casa de José; fá-los-ei voltar, porque me compadeço deles; e serão como se eu não os tivera rejeitado; porque eu sou o Senhor seu Deus, e os ouvirei.

7 Então os de Efraim serão como um valente, e o seu coração se alegrará como pelo vinho; seus filhos o verão, e se alegrarão; o seu coração se regozijará no Senhor.

8 Eu lhes assobiarei, e os ajuntarei, porque os tenho remido; e multiplicar-se-ão como dantes se multiplicavam.

9 Ainda que os espalhei entre os povos, eles se lembrarão de mim em terras remotas; e, com seus filhos, viverão e voltarão.

10 Pois eu os farei voltar da terra do Egito, e os congregarei da Assíria; e trálos-ei � terra de Gileade e do Líbano; e não se achará lugar bastante para eles.

11 Passarão pelo mar de aflição, e serão feridas as ondas do mar, e todas as profundezas do Nilo se secarão; então será abatida a soberba da Assíria, e o cetro do Eeito se retirará.

12 Eu os fortalecerei no Senhor, e andarão no seu nome, diz o Senhor.

Zacarias 10:4-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ZECHARIAH 10

This chapter is a prophecy of the conversion of the Jews in the latter day, when the fulness of the Gentiles is brought in, spoken of in the preceding chapter Zec 9:1-17. It begins with an exhortation to ask rain of the Lord; denounces wrath upon his enemies; and consists of various promises to his people. The exhortation to ask rain is in Zec 10:1 to which encouragement is given from its being of the Lord, from his willingness to grant it, and from the fruitfulness occasioned by it. The vanity of idols, and idolaters, who can not give it, is exposed; and the distress and confusion they were thrown into is observed, Zec 10:2. The anger of the Lord against the principal of them is declared; and his gracious visitation of the people of the Jews, whom he will honour and glorify, is taken notice of, Zec 10:3 from whom the Messiah sprung, than which a greater glory can not be enjoyed, Zec 10:4 and then follow various promises, relating to them; as of victory over their enemies, through the presence of the Lord with them, Zec 10:5 of strength and salvation to them, as owing to his free grace and mercy, Zec 10:6 of inward spiritual joy in them and theirs, Zec 10:7 of their effectual calling and spiritual increase, in consequence of redeeming grace, Zec 10:8 of their having a name and a place in Gospel churches, where they will remember the Lord, and live with their children, being converted, Zec 10:9 which conversion of theirs is represented in terms alluding to their deliverance from Egypt and Babylon, Zec 10:10,11 and the chapter is concluded with a promise of spiritual strength, so that they shall continue in their profession of faith in Christ, and persevere therein to the end, Zec 10:12.