Lux Domini
As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

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Interpretation

The prophet breaks forth into a joyful representation of the coming of the Messiah, of whom the ancient Jews explained this prophecy. He took the character of their King, when he entered Jerusalem amidst the hosannas of the multitude.

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This thought runs through Zechariah 9:9-11.