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God's Empowered Leaders
Most commentators agree that the immediate reference is to Zerubbabel, the governor, and Joshua, the high priest. These two leaders were 'anointed' or specially empowered by God's Spirit to lead the rebuilding of the temple. This highlights God's method of working through designated human leaders, both civil and spiritual, to accomplish His will.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
These are the two sons of oil - Probably not as themselves anointed (for another word is used for this), who stand by the Lord of the whole …
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
Two anointed ones. —Literally, as noted in the margin, two sons of oil: namely, Joshua, the high priest, and Zerubbabel, …
John Calvin
On Zechariah 4:11–14
16th Century
Theologian
The same vision is again related, at least one similar to that which we have just explained; only a fuller explanation is given, for the Prophet sa…
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John Gill
On Zechariah 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
Then said he, These [are] the two anointed ones
Or "sons of oil" F20 . Some think the gifts and graces of…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 4:11–14
17th Century
Minister
Zechariah desires to know what the two olive trees are. Zerubbabel and Joshua, this prince and this priest, were endowed with the gifts and graces …