Several new commentaries on the book of zechariah have appeared during the past few. In his message he offers an explanation for the misfortunes that had befallen. Pdf the book of zechariah 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Book of zechariah, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. Zechariah commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The visions resemble those in the books of daniel and revelation. Zechariah was an existing prophet of the day with haggai and. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. The reason for the connection appears to have been the close. In contrast to most of the minor prophets, both haggai and zecha. I would recommend this commentary for a serious study of the book of zechariah. Jerome called it the most obscure book of the hebrew bible, an opinion often cited and widely shared by subsequent readers. Commentary on zechariah the fathers of the church, volume.
The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. The use of the original hebrew in the interpretation of the book of zechariah is outstanding and adds a depth to the discussion which is not routinely found in many commentaries. Zechariah zechariah is the longest of the minor prophets. Hubbard, a historic and landmark series, one which is synonymous with superior scholarship and excellence exegesis, this volume continues this legacy. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. But there appears to be little reason not to associate the two. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. Addressing controversies surrounding the book, he orients readers to the overall flow of the text as well as its enduring significance in judeo. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah.
In zechariah we learn that only the messiahchrist, the angel of the lord, the branch and the stone zech 3, and the priest upon his throne zech 6 can save his people. Zechariah began prophesying during the months of octobernovember in the second year of the reign of emperor darius 520 b. The outline below is based on andrew blackwoods commentary on jeremiah. Some writers have also depreciated the unity of the prophecy by pointing out that chs. Haggai found probably a good audience among the older generation. The book of zechariah center point bible institute. White 18271915 is considered the most widely translated american author, her works having been published in more than 160 languages. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. The second part chs 914 differs from the first in both style and subject matter.
It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. This book has the characteristics of an apoca lypse. The development of zechariah and its role within the twelve x this first volume focuses on the composition of zechariah. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. The lord who rules over all says, turn to me, says the lord who rules over all, and i will turn to you. Most modern scholars believe the book of zechariah was written by at least two different people. Despite the fact that each of the 12 books of the minor prophets were written at different times and places, sometime in the development of the hebrew canon, these twelve books. They are horns, emblems of power, strength, and violence. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions.
The subtitle of bells book reads that it is a book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived. Nor should zechariah the prophet be confused with any of the 28 other men in the old testament who bore this name. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next subject of our study. The book is currently number one in amazons religion and spirituality section. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. M ark b oda s new 800pagelong commentary on zechariah, one of the most fascinating and confusing books in the hebrew bible, offers a substantial contribution to the already existing wealth of secondary literature devoted to this biblical book. In chart form the contents of the books looks like this. The book of zechariah is the most messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all the writings of the old testament. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else. The book of zechariah emerged from the immediate postexilic period, and is therefore a valuable source of information about a phase of jewish history which is deficient in extrabiblical documentation. And as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. Zechariah 914, often called second zechariah, contains within the text no datable references to specific events or individuals but most scholars give the text a date in the fifth century bc.
They definitely knew each other and prophesied to the same people at the same period of time. May 01, 2001 this is an excellent and well written commentary. Hence zechariah was prophet and priest at the same time as were jeremiah and ezekiel. Zechariah was contemporary with haggai, but his book is in direct contrast to haggais.
Daniel was born in the land of israel but wrote his apocalypse outside of it. Bible class notes on zechariah the church of christ in. Zechariah the prophet was probably born in babylon during the 70year babylonian captivity. His last dated prophecy was delivered two years later, in 518 b. Zechariah verse by verse teaching in the book of zechariah.
But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else and as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. Haggais message was that gods blessings of rain and fruitful earth have been withheld from the people due to the temple lying in ruins cf. Study the bible online using commentary on zechariah and more. The visions within the book can be divided into two sections. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible.
Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. The book of zechariah offers a threefold thematic scheme that supports the central claim of the pentateuch, the claim found in deuteronomy 6. The holman old testament commentary has two volumes on the minor prophets that came to be so called because of their size but not their importance. This book is second only to isaiah in the breadth of the prophets writings about messiah. Zechariah 18, sometimes referred to as first zechariah, was written in the 6th century bc. Zechariah s message is intended to bolster the jews confidence in the lord almighty that he will keep all his promises both for evil and for good haggai 2. Pdf the prophetic book of zechariah is often neglected when. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b.
Zechariah, the son of berechiah, the son of iddo the prophet zechariah was among. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897. The book also bears evidence that even prophecy could be corrupted. Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary of haggai. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out before them the future of israel. Zech 9 in researching and writing a commentary and having no idea what to do. Zechariah was born outside of the land but wrote his within the land. This book has the characteristics of an apocalypse. Zechariah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Zechariah 14 can be seen as an explanation of the final verse of chapter. But zechariah has a higher concentration of messianic prophecies.
David baron commentary on zechariah visions and prophecies of zechariah. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity. Zechariah 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. Study zechariah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn, and correct his people. The first part of his book consistsof eight visions chapters 6. Information about this book overview this ebook is provided by theellen g. They are literally ages apart even though they were given to the same people at the same time. There is no other evidence that either prophet wrote any of these psalms. The book of zechariah is the most recent volume of the new international commentary on the old testament, edited by robert l. A disciple of origen, whose work on zechariah reached only to chapter five and is no longer extant, didymuss commentary on this apocalyptic book illustrates the typically allegorical approach to the biblical text that we associate with alexandria.
His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. Pdf the book of zechariah 2018 edition gary everett. The lord who rules over all says, turn to me, says the. Read zechariah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. Commentary on zechariah the fathers of the church, volume 111 book description. In zechariah we learn that only the messiahchrist, the angel of the lord, the branch and the stone zech 3, and the priest upon his throne zech 6. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. Book of zechariah encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway.
The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. It is included in the larger freeonline bookscollection on the ellen g. The book of zechariah consists of fourteen chapters. Exploring zechariah, volume 1 society of biblical literature. Bible commentary to zechariah by john schultz bible commentaries. The prophet saw them so formidable that he began to despair of the safety of every good man, and the success of every good work. The opening verses of his book would also point in this direction. It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. Yet their prophecies are just about as different as any two could be. A commentary on the book of jeremiah southside christian.
Bodas commentary stands out, though, in one key respect, namely that it is devoted to the entire book rather than to zechariah 18 with or. The message zechariah takes into consideration the book of haggai. Book of zechariah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This volume contains commentary on the last six of the minor prophets. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the. The emerging church has often been described as being as hard to define as nailing jello to a wall. Providing clear insight into zechariah s messagewith sensitivity to its historical, literary, and theological dimensionsboda presents a fresh translation based on the original hebrew together with detailed commentary and thematic analysis. Zechariah excellent timelinechart on the rulers and prophets in the time of zechariah see page 42. The second principle is to identify the literary units. Zechariah double spaced with wide margins see pages 40 of pdf. Zechariah 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. The prophet of hope and of glory an exposition 1919.
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