John Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 11:2

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen, etc.] By which are designed the princes, nobles, and magistrates of the land: so the Targum interprets them of kings and princes; (see Na 2:3 <263103>Ezekiel 31:3): because all the mighty are spoiled; which is an explanation of the figurative expressions in the former clause, and in the following; and designs rich men, as the Targum paraphrases it, who at this time would be spoiled of their wealth and substance. Howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; which the Targum interprets of governors of provinces; and men of power and authority are doubtless intended; (see <230213> Isaiah 2:13 <300209>Amos 2:9): for the forest of the vintage is come down; or rather, “the fortified forest”; meaning the city of Jerusalem, which was a fortified place, and like a forest full of trees, for number of inhabitants, but now cut down and destroyed; (see <231016>Isaiah 10:16-19).

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