Zechariah 11:2
Read Zechariah 11:2 Using Other Translations
What does Zechariah 11:2 mean?
Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen
By which are designed the princes, nobles, and magistrates of the
land: so the Targum interprets them of kings and princes; see (
Nahum 2:3 ) (
Ezekiel
31:3 ) : because all the mighty are
spoiled;
which is an explanation of the figurative expressions in the
former clause, and in the following; and designs rich men, as the
Targum paraphrases it, who at this time would be spoiled of their
wealth and substance. Howl, O ye oaks of
Bashan;
which the Targum interprets of governors of provinces; and men of
power and authority are doubtless intended; see ( Isaiah 2:13 ) (
Amos 2:9 ) :
for the forest of the vintage is come down;
or rather, "the fortified forest"; meaning the city of Jerusalem,
which was a fortified place, and like a forest full of trees, for
number of inhabitants, but now cut down and destroyed; see (
Isaiah
10:16-19 ) .
