Zechariah 9

Zechariah 9 marks a major shift in the book. From here through the end of the book, the chapters contain prophetic oracles, and this chapter holds one of two major ones. Given the state of Judah as a remnant people under the power of a foreign nation, will God’s promises still stand? This question must be at the forefront of the minds of those who have journeyed back from exile. In chapter 9, the prophet gives a different perspective to the people longing for hope: there is hope coming, but not how they might expect. Hope will come in the future through a humble king.