Zechariah 2:3

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Zechariah 2:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,
Zechariah 2:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Zechariah 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, etc.] (see <380109> Zechariah 1:9,13,14,19) and he “went forth” from the place where the prophet was, with whom he had been conversing: and another angel went out to meet him: the same that was seen among the myrtle trees, (<380108>Zechariah 1:8) and here, with a measuring line in his hand, (<380201>Zechariah 2:1).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“angel that talked with me . . . another angel--The interpreting angel is met by another angel sent by the measuring Divine Angel to "run" to Zechariah (Zac 2:4). Those who perform God's will must not merely creep, nor walk, but run with alacrity. went forth--namely, from me (Zechariah). went out--from the measuring angel.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The angel that talked with me went forth - Probably to receive the explanation which was given him for Zechariah; and another angel, a higher angel, since he gives him a commission, “went forth to meet him,” being (it seems probable) instructed by the Angel of the Lord, who laid down the future dimensions of the city. The indefiniteness of the description, another angel, implies that he was neither the Angel of the Lord, nor (were they different) Michael, or the man with the measuring line, but an angel of intermediate rank, instructed by one higher, instructing the lower, who immediately instructed Zechariah. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The angel - Christ, who had so long talked with Zechariah. Went forth - From the midst of the myrtle - trees. Zechariah 2:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the angel: Zac 1:9, Zac 1:13, Zac 1:14, Zac 1:19, Zac 4:1, Zac 4:5, Zac 5:5 and another: Zac 1:8, Zac 1:10, Zac 1:11 Zechariah 2:4”
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