Book of numbers chapter 21 commentary on zechariah

Chapter 8ten short undated oracles, each introduced by the same formula, thus saith jehovah of hosts, and summarizing all zechariahs teaching since before the temple began up to the question of the cessation of the fasts upon its completionwith promises for the future. The book of zechariah consists of fourteen chapters. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. Jerome called it the most obscure book of the hebrew bible, an opinion often cited and widely shared by subsequent readers. Open thy doors, o lebanonthat is, the temple so called, as being constructed of cedars of lebanon, or as being lofty and conspicuous like that mountain compare eze 17. Zechariah however concentrates on jerusalem and unlike ezekiel does not expressly refer to the ltts. After urging them to obedience by the fate of their fathers, he urges them to it by promises of coming prosperity. Zechariah chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new.

Zechariah however concentrates on jerusalem and unlike ezekiel does not expressly refer to. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. Zechariah 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Zechariah 1 is the first chapter of the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b. Then the word of the lord of hosts came, saying, thus says the lord of hosts, i am exceedingly jealous for zion, yes, with great wrath i am jealous for her. His vision of the horses and their angelic riders, zec 1. Title the universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. The vision of the four horns, and the four carpenters, zec 1. Although some seek to explain the chapter in terms of past historical invasions of israel or the ongoing spiritual battles of the church, i think that in light of the context of zechariah, this chapter is best explained in reference to the jews and to events that are yet future.

In the eighth month, in the second year of darius, came the word of the lord unto zechariah, the son of berechiah, the son of iddo the prophet, saying. In the eighth month this month, according to that reckoning which begins the year with the month abib, or nisan, exodus 12. Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on. In this section, the israelites capture the lands of sihon, king of the amorites and og, king of bashan. The difficulties of the book have spawned many opinions about the date and authorship of various portions as well as the interpretation of the individual pericopes. Chapters 9 to 14 are undated but include material indicating that zechariahs prophetic activity may well have extended into the midfifth century b. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Zechariah gave us more of the story, and showed how god is interested in lives of his people, not only buildings. Moshe initially asks these two kings for permission to pass peacefully through their lands in order to reach the land of israel. The last chapter depicts peoples from all over the world coming to worship god, who desires that all people follow him. The hebrew word zechariah or zachariah means god remembers. Numbers is also called the book of the march and the roll call numbers 33. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south.

As the first of the total 14 chapters in the book, this chapter is a part of a section socalled first zechariah consisting of zechariah 18. Commentaries for zechariah chapter 1 an exhortation to repentance. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Hubbard, a historic and landmark series, one which is synonymous with superior scholarship and excellence exegesis, this volume continues this legacy. Ashley, the book of numbers, the new international commentary on the old testament grand rapids, michigan.

And when king arad the canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that israel came by the way of the spies. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that. This chapter has one of the most impressive calls to righteousness in the whole bible zechariah 1. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Though the visions are distinct, they form one grand whole, presented in one night to the prophets mind, two or three months after the prophets first commission zechariah 1. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the frontiers of the land of promise. Zechariah 14 refers to this coming day of the lord. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of aradan ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. The book of zechariah is the most recent volume of the new international commentary on the old testament, edited by robert l. The first part of the book of numbers describes the lives of the numbering of the people at sinai and the preparations that were made for resuming their journey across the desert. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn.

For those seeking an introductory level commentary on zechariah, the best available is the one by baldwin in the tyndale series. The prophet saw a dark, shady grove, hidden by hills. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Numbers 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. And israel vowed a vow unto the lord, and said, if thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then i will utterly destroy their cities. Haggai, zechariah, malachi by joyce baldwin 9780877842767.

The second part chs 914 differs from the first in both style and subject matter. Zechariah 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Instead of agreeing to the request, however, the israelites were greeted with swords and spears. To the lord god, his people are collectively his sons beloved bride revelation 19. The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. Most say the subject concerns the final war of god and magog against jerusalem and israel as described by ezekiel. Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. It might, too, be called the book of murmurings because from beginning to end it is filled with the spirit of rebellion against god. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. Zechariah 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

Zechariah14 this chapter appears like a jumble of prophecies pertaining to different time periods. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn, and correct his people. So israel made a vow to the lord, and said, if you will indeed deliver this people into my hand. Zechariah 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of zechariah, especially chapter 14, stands as a continual corrective to all those theories which deny the literal, future restoration of israel, after a period of chastening, in her own land, over whom the messiah will reign in zion 1968, 334335.

A reservoir of meansgod spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. At this time jesus is preparing the disciples for what lies ahead, namely his arrest, torture and crucifixion. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. The book of numbers is the fourth book of the christian old testament. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to. The general plan of the nine following visions zechariah 1. Numbers chapter 27 kjv king james version 1 then came the daughters of zelophehad, the son of hepher, the son of gilead, the son of machir, the son of manasseh, of the families of manasseh the son of joseph. The security of the jews and the destruction of their enemies.

The book of zechariah chapters 814 19 questions by pdbroom last updated. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. Although some seek to explain the chapter in terms of past historical invasions of israel or the ongoing spiritual battles of the church, i think that in light of the context of zechariah, this chapter is best explained. It is plain that the prophecies of this book are not placed here in the same order in which they were preached.

Forty years before the destruction of the temple, the tract called massecheth joma. Gods almighty power and sovereign dominion, should engage and encourage sinners to repent and turn to him. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles. His name, common to more than 29 ot men, means the lord remembers.

This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. With the temple built, israel should be again in the position which she enjoyed before the exile. Zechariah chapter 1 zechariah exhorteth to repentance, zec 1. Like all of her commentaries, it is clear and concise without being shallow. Zechariah chapter 11 jamieson, fausset, brown commentary. Zechariah zechariah is the longest of the minor prophets. Haggai had begun to exhort the jews to resume the work of building the temple two months before this, and they had actually resumed it on the 24th day of the sixth month. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. At the prayer of the angel comfortable promises are made to jerusalem, zec 1. We would love to see and read such ancient literature lost to history. The chapter naturally falls into the following divisions. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Mahlah, noah, and hoglah, and milcah, and tirzah 2 and they stood before moses, and before eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all. A glorious campaign this chapter gives us the history of, especially in the latter part of it.