Matthew Poole and continuators on Zechariah 1:3

3 Therefore say thou unto them , Thus saith the LORD of hosts , Turn ye unto me , saith the LORD of hosts , and I will turn unto you , saith the LORD of hosts .

And, Heb.

Command, and Require.

Of the Captivity who are returned to their own land.

In my Name, by the Authority I have over them as Lord of Hosts, require they hear, and obey.

Repent ye of all your sins, leave them, set your hearts on my Law to obey it, on my Worship to give me it, on my Temple to reedifie it.

Who can punish your refusal, who can protect you in your return, and reward your Obedience

with blessings, with all blessings, which my presence brings to a repenting people. It was woe with you, and your Fathers, when I departed from them, but it shall be as well with them, when I return unto them.

That you may be assured hereof, I promise it to you, and will be engaged to perform, as Lord of hosts, as having all things at my disposal.

Marginal references: Jer. 25.5. [illegible: 1 word] 35.14. [illegible: 1 word]. 7.19. [illegible: 1 word]. 3.7.