ZECHARIAH (Minor Prophets)

ZECHARIAH was of the nation of Judah and began to prophesy while they were under Persia. It opens with commentary on their past - The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers. Zechariah 1:2 And the plea to turn to God - Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 1:3 The filthy rags of the high priest Joshua - Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. Zechariah 3:3,4 Zerubbael will finish rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem - The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. Zechariah 4:9 The apple of His eye - For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Zechariah 2:8 Vision of the 4 chariots - In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses; And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses. And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth. Zechariah 6:2,3,5 A warning - Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. Zechariah 14:1 In summary - Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.Zechariah 2:13 ...saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6