Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
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For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
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Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.
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Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.
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And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.
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And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.
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And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.
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I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.
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And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.
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I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and place shall not be found for them.
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And he shall pass through the sea with affliction, and shall smite the waves in the sea, and all the deeps of the river shall dry up: and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away.
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And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.
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Zechariah 10 Study & Commentary
Zechariah 10 - The Restoration of the Flock: God promises to strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. He rebukes the false diviners and shepherds, promising that He will be the Good Shepherd who whistles for His people and gathers them from the nations.
THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
1. The Cornerstone and the Bow: Messianic metaphors (v. 4) showing that all true leadership and strength come from Christ.2. The Rainfall of Blessing: "Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain" (v. 1). A call to seek God for spiritual and physical refreshment.
3. Victory in Battle: God promises to make His people like a "goodly horse in the battle," defeating those who oppress them.
PRACTICAL LESSONS
1. Asking for the Rain: We must actively seek God’s blessing and Spirit ("rain") even when it is the appointed "season" for it.2. God our Strength: When God strengthens us, we walk up and down in His name (v. 12).
