Zechariah 7:4
"and to speak to the priests of the house of the LORD of Armies and to the prophets, saying, “Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so many years?”"
Key Reflection
This passage highlights the ongoing practice of fasting during the fifth month among the exiles, a tradition that continues despite the current circumstances and God's new messages through Zechariah. It suggests a tension between continuing old practices and embracing new divine instructions for worship and repentance.
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