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Zechariah 9–14

Zechariah closes his book by giving two oracles (burdens) that focus on the future history of Israel.

Chapters 9–11 deal primarily with Christ’s first coming when He presented Himself to His people (9:9) and was rejected (11:12). Events leading up to His coming include the conquests of Alexander the Great (9:1–8) and conflicts during the time of the Maccabees, 168–134 b.c. (9:14–17). Daniel 8:9–14 also touches on this latter period. Israel under Roman rule is seen in chapter 11.

Chapters 12–14 highlight Messiah’s second coming and the establishing of His glorious kingdom on earth. The key phrase is “in that day.” Zechariah describes the events that will take place “in that day” when Christ returns to earth. When the nations gather together against Jerusalem, He will come in power and deliver His people. The nation will recognize Him, repent, and be cleansed; and Jesus Christ will reign as King from Jerusalem.

Symbolism appears often in chapters 9–14, and at times the prophet refers to our Lord’s first and second advents in succeeding verses; but this is not unusual in prophetic literature (Isa. 9:6, for example). As you read, see Christ in His grace and glory, and rejoice in His promised victory.

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