King James Version

What Does Zechariah 10:12 Mean?

“And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.”

Context

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.

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.

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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Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**5. Afterward--**after the long period ("many days," Ho 3:4) has elapsed. **return--**from their idols to "their God," from whom they had wandered. **David their king--**Israel had forsaken the worship of Jehovah at the same time that they forsook their allegiance to David's line. Their repentance towards God is therefore to be accompanied by their return to the latter. So Judah and Israel shall be one, and under "one head," as is also foretold (Ho 1:11). That representative and antitype of David is Messiah. "David" means "the beloved." Compare as to Messiah, Mt 3:17; Ep 1:6. Messiah is called David (Is 55:3, 4; Jr 30:9; Eze 34:23, 24; 37:24, 25). **fear the Lord and his goodness--**that is, tremblingly flee to the Lord, to escape from the wrath to come; and to His goodness," as manifested in Messiah, which attracts them to Him (Jr 31:12). The "fear" is not that which "hath torment" (1Jo 4:18), but reverence inspired by His goodness realized in the soul (Psa 130:4). **the latter days--**those of Messiah [Kimchi].

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Zechariah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Zechariah 10:12 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.