And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.
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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 9:5-8.
Glossary
- Ekron Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Miqne.