In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In that day, says the Lord, I will smite every horse with astonishment, stupefying - Zechariah revives the words emphasized by Mose…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Horse — namely, of the enemy. (Compare Deuteronomy 28:28 with Deuteronomy 30:7.)

Open my eyes. — Compare [R…

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

He pursues here the same subject, but in other words—that multiplicity of means is in God’s hand, by which He can drive away and break down the fur…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In that day, says the Lord, I will smite every horse with
astonishment, and his rider with madness

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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