16And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.
Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle. …
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-17)The prophet, having taught those that had returned out of captivity to attribute their deliverance to the blood of the covenant and to the promise of the Messiah (for they were so wonderfully helped because that blessing was in them, was yet in the womb of their nation), now comes to encourage them with the prospect of a joyful and happy settlement, and of glorious times before them; and such a ha…
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