Zechariah 12:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.

The governors

The inhabitants, etc

General references

Zechariah 14:3

Bible References

The governors

In that day will I make the chieftains of Judah like a pan of fire among wood, and like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they shall devour all the peoples round about, on the right hand and on the left; and they of Jerusalem shall yet again dwell in their own place, even in Jerusalem.

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, That offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless ye Jehovah.

Hear the word of Jehovah, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

For Jehovah hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes, the prophets; and your heads, the seers, hath he covered.

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron. I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.

And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith Jehovah.

then will I also cast away the seed of Jacob, and of David my servant, so that I will not take of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and will have mercy on them.

In the land it shall be to him for a possession in Israel: and my princes shall no more oppress my people; but they shall give the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes.

The inhabitants, etc

And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them back; for I have mercy upon them; and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am Jehovah their God, and I will hear them.

The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?

Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies.

All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight:

and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.

Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

And Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

General references

Then shall Jehovah go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.