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Yes, many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek Yahweh of Hosts in Jerusalem, and to entreat the favor of Yahweh.

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Jerusalem as the Gospel's Source

Commentators agree this prophecy is not about a literal, physical pilgrimage for all nations to the city of Jerusalem. Instead, it is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, a Jew. As John Calvin explains, Jerusalem is the spiritual 'school' from which the doctrine of salvation flowed to the entire world. The nations 'come to Jerusalem' by coming to faith in Christ, whose message originated there.

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Zechariah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Zechariah 8:20–23

19th Century

Bishop

The language of the promises contained in these verses is evidently borrowed from Micah 4:2; Isaiah 2:2–3. (Compare to Isaiah 45:14-17.)…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Zechariah 8:22

19th Century

Preacher

Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.

And it is so, ev…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Zechariah 8:20–22

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet here extends his discourse still further, for he promises not only the complete restoration of His chosen people but also the propagati…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Zechariah 8:22

17th Century

Pastor

Yea, many people, and strong nations Or, "mighty kingdoms", as the Targum renders it; even such have embraced the Gospel,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Zechariah 8:18–23

17th Century

Minister

When God comes towards us in ways of mercy, we must meet Him with joy and thankfulness. Therefore, be faithful and honest in all your dealings; and…