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<p class="tab-1">In this chapter we have, I. Another vision which the prophet saw, not for his own entertainment, but for his satisfaction and the edification of those to whom he was sent, <a class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.1,Zech.2.2" href="/passage/?search=Zech.2.1,Zech.2.2"><span class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.1">Zech. 2:1</span>, <span class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.2">2</span></a>. II. A sermon upon it, in the rest of the chapter, 1. By way of explication of the vision, showing it to be a prediction of the replenishing of Jerusalem and of its safety and honour, <a class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.3-Zech.2.5" href="/passage/?search=Zech.2.3-Zech.2.5">Zech. 2:3-5</a>. 2. By way of application. Here is, (1.) A use of exhortation to the Jews that were yet in Babylon, pressing them to hasten their return to their own land, <a class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.6-Zech.2.9" href="/passage/?search=Zech.2.6-Zech.2.9">Zech. 2:6-9</a>. (2.) A use of consolation tot hose that were returned, in reference to the many difficulties they had to struggle with, <a class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.10-Zech.2.12" href="/passage/?search=Zech.2.10-Zech.2.12">Zech. 2:10-12</a>. (3.) A use of caution to all not to prescribe to God, or limit him, but patiently to wait for him, <a class="bibleref" title="Zech.2.13" href="/passage/?search=Zech.2.13">Zech. 2:13</a>.</p>
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