John Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 14:3

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then shall the Lord go forth, etc.] Out of his place in heaven, either in person, or by the display of his power; that is, the Lord Jesus Christ; whose name is called the Word of God, and is the King of kings, and Lord of lords, described as a mighty warrior, (<661911>Revelation 19:11), etc.: and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle: the Targum adds, “at the Red Sea”; when the Lord fought for, Israel against the Egyptians, (<021425>Exodus 14:25) and afterwards against the Canaanites, when they entered the land of Canaan under Joshua: thus Christ shall judge, and make war in righteousness, and overcome those that shall make war with him; and with the sharp sword that goeth out of his mouth shall smite nations, and with a rod of iron rule them, and break them to shivers, (<661414>Revelation 14:14 19:11,15 2:27) see also (<263821>Ezekiel 38:21,22 39:1,8,4).

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