And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Stood above the people - Zechariah, the high priest, took an elevated position, perhaps on the steps of the inner court, which was raised ab…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the Spirit of God came upon. —Literally, clothed, invested. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 12:18.)

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He spoke very temperately and affectionately. The warning was faithful; but it was delivered in the very best and kindest spirit. But now see what …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Zechariah the son of
Jehoiada the priest
The spi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

See what a great judgment the death of godly, zealous, useful people is on any prince or people. See how nece ary it is that we act in religion fro…

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