What is Zechariah 9 talking about?

This chapter is a part of a section (so-called “Second Zechariah”) consisting of Zechariah 9–14. It concerns about the advance of an enemy (cf. oracles in Amos and Ezekiel), but God defends Jerusalem and his king will triumphantly enter the city to bring peace among all nations.

What is the meaning of Zechariah 14?

The Day of the Lord (14:1–15) This section describes the cosmic picture of God gathering the nations to lay siege to Jerusalem and when half of the population has been exiles, God comes to deliver the city (2–3), defeating those opposing Jerusalem (verses 12–15).

What is the meaning of Zechariah 8?

This section’s central message is the expectations of YHWH that in view of the restoration (8:1–8) and promised prosperity (8:9–13), Jerusalem must live according to her renewed status as covenant people.

What is the significance of Mount Olive?

One of the city’s most famous landmarks is the Mount of Olives. It separates the most holy place, the Temple Mount, from the Judean Desert to the east. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11), and where He will one day return.

Is the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane the same place?

Despite its name, the Mount of Olives is more of a hill across the valley from the Old City. Partway down the hill towards the Old City lies the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed with his disciples right before he was handed over to the guards for his crucifixion.

Who was the king of Salem who blessed Abraham?

Melchizedek
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was [is] the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, ‘Blessed be Abram to the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth, And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand’.

Where is Mount of Olives?

Jerusalem
The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is an important landmark, located next to the Old City of Jerusalem. This refers to the ridge located east of the Old City. It gets its name from the olive groves that at one time covered the land.