Zacarías 9:12-17

12 Tornaos a la fortaleza, oh presos de esperanza; hoy también os anuncio que os daré doblado

13 Porque he entesado para mí a Judá como arco, e hice a Efraín su flecha, y despertaré tus hijos, oh Sion, contra tus hijos, oh Grecia, y te pondré como espada de valiente

14 Y el SEÑOR será visto sobre ellos, y su saeta saldrá como relámpago; y el Señor DIOS tocará el shofar, e irá como torbellinos del austro

15 El SEÑOR de los ejércitos los amparará, y ellos devorarán, y los sujetarán a las piedras de la honda, y beberán y harán estrépito como tomados del vino; y se llenarán como cuenco, o como los lados del altar

16 Y los salvará en aquel día el SEÑOR su Dios como a rebaño de su pueblo; porque serán engrandecidos en su tierra como piedras preciosas de corona

17 Porque ¡cuánta es su bondad, y cuánta su hermosura! El trigo alegrará a los jóvenes, y el vino a las doncellas

Zacarías 9:12-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ZECHARIAH 9

This chapter treats of the conversion of the Gentiles, before spoken of in general, now particularly named; of the coming of Christ into the world, and the advantages of it to his church; of the preaching of the Gospel by the apostles, and of their protection, encouragement, and success. The Gentiles converted are first the Syrians that dwelt in Hadrach, Damascus, and Hamath, the Lord's eye being upon them, Zec 9:1 next the Phoenicians, the inhabitants of Tyre and Zidon, who had a vain opinion of their wisdom, and trusted in their riches, Zec 9:2-4 and then the Philistines, the inhabitants of Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and Ashdod, guilty of pride, murder, idolatry, and other abominations, Zec 9:5-7 when the church and people of God should be safely protected, Zec 9:8 to whom, for their joy and comfort, is given forth a prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah; who is described by his character as a King, just, having salvation, lowly, and riding on an ass; by the peaceableness of his kingdom; by the various offices he executes; the prophetic office, speaking peace to the Heathen; the kingly office, his dominion being very large; and his priestly office, in the effusion of his blood, by which the covenant is confirmed, his people delivered out of distress, and encouraged to flee to him as their stronghold, where they find plenty and protection, Zec 9:9-12 next the apostles are represented as military men, accoutered with the bow and the sword of the mighty, Zec 9:13 whose success is owing to the Lord's appearance over them, and the efficacy of his grace and Spirit attending the word, Zec 9:14 who are protected and encouraged in it by the Lord, and honoured on account of it, Zec 9:15,16 and the chapter is concluded with an exclamation, wondering at the grace and glory of Christ, and expressing the satisfying provisions of his house, Zec 9:17.