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Zechariah 8:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Zechariah 8:4

Verse 4 of 23

Scripture focus

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

Zechariah 8:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Zechariah 8:4

Theological / Devotional

There shall yet. Verses 4-15 describe Jerusalem as it might have been through the centuries (see pp. 27-30). It was God’s design that the Israel of the restoration should accept the glorious destiny long ago planned for them. Had they been willing to work in harmony with the purposes of Heaven, the temporal prosperity and spiritual power here described would have been theirs to enjoy. Jerusalem “might have stood forth in the pride of prosperity, the queen of kingdoms, free in the strength of her God-given power” (DA 577). However, the promises were “conditional on obedience” (PK 704), and Israel failed to fulfill the divine purpose (see Vol. IV. pp. 30-33).

For very age. Literally, “from a multitude of days.” Longevity would have been the reward for obedience (see Gen. 15:15; Ex. 20:12; Deut. 4:40; Ps. 91:16; see on Isa. 65:20; see also p. 27). An early death was considered a punishment for sin (see Ps. 55:23).

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