Matthew Poole and continuators on Zechariah 11:2

2 Howl fir-tree for the cedar is fallen ; because the mighty are spoiled : howl, O ye oaks of Bashan , for the forest of the vintage is come down .

Either mean men, or Houses, and Towns built with Firres.

The greater and better escape not, much less shall the meaner and worse.

Howl because the mighty Men, Cities, Fortresses, and Munitions are taken, sackt, and ruined; or else held by Enemies which is worse, and of defences, and safety to us are become our greatest annoyances, and dangers.

Oakes either literally as they were used in that country, for building Palaces, Cities, Towns and Fortresses, or else figuratively the great men of that Countrey, a Land very fruitful and pleasant, of which Nahum 1.4.

Either all strong places which were for guarding and defending the Vineyards. Or Ierusalem it self compared to a Forest in regard of the many and tall Houses in it, this best pleaseth most Interpreters. In short all are called to weep, and cry, and howl for the miseries that will come upon all sorts, high and low, on them and theirs;

is laid desolate.

Marginal references: Or, gallants.; Or, the defenced forest.