Zechariah 10

Zechariah 10:1: Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
Commentary: God is the source of all things, and He can provide the rain needed to make the land fruitful.

Zechariah 10:2: For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
Commentary: False idols and diviners cannot provide the help or comfort that only God can provide. Without the Lord’s guidance, people wander aimlessly.

Zechariah 10:3: Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.
Commentary: God’s wrath is directed against those who lead His people astray. His favor rests on those who remain faithful to Him. He will use them to fight against their enemies.

Zechariah 10:4: Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.
Commentary: God will grant victory to His people, and establish them firmly in their place. He will equip them with all they need to fight their enemies.

Zechariah 10:5: And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.
Commentary: God will empower His people to be strong and defeat their enemies. The Lord’s presence will bring confusion to their opponents.

Zechariah 10:6: And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.
Commentary: God will restore His people and show them mercy. He will not forget them, but will be with them and answer their prayers.

Zechariah 10:7: And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.
Commentary: God will give His people strength and joy, and their children will be happy and rejoice in the Lord.

Zechariah 10:8: I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.
Commentary: God will call His people back to Him, and gather them together. He has redeemed them, and they will experience great growth.

Zechariah 10:9: And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.
Commentary: God will spread His people throughout the world, and even in distant lands they will remember Him and seek to return to Him.

Zechariah 10:10: I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and place shall not be found for them.
Commentary: God will not only bring His people back from distant lands, but also from their exile in Egypt and Assyria. He will give them a place to call home.

Zechariah 10:11: And he shall pass through the sea with affliction, and shall smite the waves in the sea, and all the deeps of the river shall dry up: and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away.
Commentary: God will protect His people and remove the obstacles in their path. He will bring down their enemies and deliver them from oppression.

Zechariah 10:12: And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.
Commentary: God will strengthen His people and grant them victory. They will walk in His presence and proclaim His name.