Zechariah 9:2

"A revelation. The LORD’s word is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus— for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward the LORD—"

Key Reflection

Zechariah 9:2 speaks of divine judgment against the land of Hadrach and its capital, Damascus, while also indicating that God's gaze remains fixed on His people, Israel. This dual message highlights both God’s sovereignty over nations and His continued focus on His chosen nation, even as He prepares to bring judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And Hamath also shall border thereby -o. Near to it in place and character, it shall share its subdual. After the betrayal of Damascus, Parmenio was set over all Syria. “The Syrians, not as yet tamed by the losses of war, despised the new empire, but, swiftly subdued, they did obediently what they were commanded.” And Zidon -Zidon, although probably older than Tyre , is here spoken of parenthetically, as subordinate. Perhaps, owing to its situation, it was a wealthy , rather than a strong place. Its name is “Fishing-town;” in Joshua, it is called “the great”Joshua 11:8;Joshua 19:28, perhaps the metropolis; while Tyre is named from its strengthJoshua 19:29.

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