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