And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.
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Interpretation
Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were in warfare in these countries, the Lord promised to protect his people.
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This thought runs through Zechariah 9:1-4.
Glossary
- Damascus Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.
- Hamath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hama.
- Sidon Place
- A fishery, a town on the Mediterranean coast, about 25 miles north of Tyre. It received its name from the “first-born” of Canaan, the grandson of Noah ( Gen. 10:15 , 19). Modern identification: Sandikli archaeological site in Sidon.
- Tyre Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.