Charles Ellicott Commentary Zechariah 9:17

"For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins." — Zechariah 9:17 (ASV)

Goodness. —Better, goodliness (Hosea 10:11).

His means Israel’s. (Compare to Numbers 24:5.)

Make ... cheerful. —Better, make to grow numerously. For the idea, compare to Psalms 72:16, and see also Zechariah 8:5; and for the fulfillment, the reference there to Maccabees.