Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Zechariah 8:9

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises all blessings, as an encouragement to energy in the work. hands . . . strong--be of courageous mind (Sa2 16:21), not merely in building, but in general, as having such bright prospects (Zac 8:13, &c.). these days--the time that had elapsed between the prophet's having spoken "these words" and the time (Zac 8:10; compare Hag 2:15-19) when they set about in earnest restoring the temple. the prophets--Haggai and Zechariah himself (Ezr 5:1-2). The same prophets who promised prosperity at the foundation of the temple, now promised still greater blessings hereafter.

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