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A Time of Transition
Commentators place this event in 518 B.C., two years after the temple rebuilding began and two years before it was finished. The crisis of exile was ending, prompting the people to ask if their fasts—rituals of mourning—were still necessary in this new season of restoration. This historical setting is key to understanding their question.
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Zechariah
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Albert Barnes
On Zechariah 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the fourth year of Darius - Two years after the series of visions, shown to him, and two years before the completion of the temple. Chisl…
Charles Ellicott
On Zechariah 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
Fourth year ... This was in 518 B.C., the second year after the commencement of the rebuilding of the Temple, and about two years …
Charles Spurgeon
On Zechariah 7:1
19th Century
Preacher
God's prophets were not always in the Spirit, and when the Word of God came to them, it was a notable day, and they marked it in their diary. I thi…
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John Calvin
On Zechariah 7:1–3
16th Century
Theologian
There is no vision here, but the answer which Zechariah was commanded to give to the messengers of the captives, for he says that some had been sen…
John Gill
On Zechariah 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, in the fourth year of King Darius , &c.] Near two years after the foundation of the temple was laid,…
Matthew Henry
On Zechariah 7:1–7
17th Century
Minister
If we truly desire to know the will of God in doubtful matters, we must not only consult his word and ministers, but also seek his direction throug…