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Zechariah 9:6

Zechariah 9:6
And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod,.... Some (p) take "mamzer", the word for "bastard", to be the name of a people that…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And a bastard shall dwell at Ashdod - o The “mamzer” was one born unlawfully, whether out of marriage, or in forbidden…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

A bastard shall dwell in Ashdod - This character would suit Alexander very well, who most certainly was a bastard; for…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zechariah 9:1-8

After the precious promises we had in the foregoing chapter of favour to God's people, their persecutors, who hated…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

a bastard The word only occurs here and in Deu 23:2 (3, Heb.). There it is probably used of one born of incest or…