Lux Domini
And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

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Interpretation

When God's time is come for fulfilling his gracious purposes concerning his church, he will raise up instruments to do it, from whom such good service was not expected. While our thoughts are directed to this event, we are led by Zechariah to fix our regard on a nobler, a spiritual building.

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This thought runs through Ezra 6:1-5.

Glossary

Jerusalem Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Babylon Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.