In November of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave this message to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the eighth month - The date connects Zechariah’s prophecy to those of Haggai. Two months before, “in the sixth month” ([Referenc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

On the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month of the second year (B.C. 520) of Darius Hystaspis, the rebuilding of the Temple had been resumed ([Refe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here we learn what we have already stated—that Haggai and Zechariah were joined together by God, so that they might confirm each other’s doctrine, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In the eighth month
The month Marchesvan, called the month Bul, in (1 Kings 6:38) which answers to part …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's almighty power and sovereign dominion should engage and encourage sinners to repent and turn to Him. It is very desirable to have the Lord of…