Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Zechariah

Zechariah 1

In this chapter, after the introduction (Zechariah 1:1), we have, I. An awakening call to a sinful people to repent of their sins and return to God, Zechariah 1:2-1:6. II. Great encouragement given to hope for mercy. 1. By the vision of the horses, Zechariah 1:7-1:11. 2. By the prayer of the angel for Jerusalem, and the answer to that prayer, Zechariah 1:12-1:17. 3. By the vision of the four carpenters that were employed to cut off the four horns with which Judah and Jerusalem were scattered, Zechariah 1:18-1:21. MHBCC 913.1