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Zechariah 2:9

Zechariah 2:9
For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them,.... The nations; either the Babylonian, or the antichristian states;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For behold I will shake My hand against them - As God promised of old against the enemies of His people , and they shall…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I will shake mine hand upon them - I will threaten first, and then stretch out my hand of judgment against them.

A spoil…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Zechariah 2:6-9

One would have thought that Cyrus's proclamation, which gave liberty to the captive Jews to return to their own land,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

shake mine hand Job 31:21; Isa 19:16.

a spoil to their servants They "which spoiled you," Zec 2:8, shall be themselves…