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Zechariah 8:22

Zechariah 8:22
Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And strong nations - This may refer to the conversion of the Mohammedan tribes; especially to those in the vicinity of Palestine. Perhaps even the Egyptians, inhabitants of Arabia Petraea, of Syria,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Zechariah 8:18-23

These verses contain two precious promises, for the further encouragement of those pious Jews that were hearty in building the temple.

I. That a happy period should be put to their fasts, and there…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Zechariah 8:20-23

The joyful change shall extend, in its influence, to the heathen nations of the world. Comp. Isa 2:2-3; Mic 4:1-2.