Matthew Poole and continuators on Zechariah 1:17

17 Cry yet , saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad , and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion , and shall yet choose Jerusalem.

The Prophets Commission is either enlarged, or more full instructions given to him, to raise the hope and stablish the Faith of the People of God.

Jerusalem, and the Cities of Judah are mine, saith the Lord, and as mine I'le build, beautifie, enrich, fortifie, defend, and enlarge them.

Through increase of Families and Persons, they shall send forth Colonies, and plant new Towns and Cities, and through increase of Wealth, and Cattel be able to build their cities, and stock their Colonies.

Swarm as Bees, and send out their young ones.

Their God.

Zion his Church, with comforts fit for a Church.

Type of the civil State as here joyn'd with Zion; the Kingdom shall be blest in it self, and be a blessing to others, much like that Hos. 14.4, 5. all this an effect of my choosing it, and dwelling in it.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word]; Isa. 1[illegible: 1 letter].[illegible: 1 letter]. chap. 2.11.