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behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling unto all the peoples round about, and upon Judah also shall it be in the siege against Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling - For encouragement, He promises the victory, and at first mentions the attack incidentally. Jerusa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The first part of this verse seems to imply that all who would attack Jerusalem would do so to their injury. The second part should perhaps be tran…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Zechariah begins here to teach us what I have briefly explained: that Jerusalem would be under the protection of God, who would render it safe and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all
the people round about
The …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the church. But it is for Israel, for their comfort and benefit. It…

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