The Prophecy of Zechariah (32): Final Conflict and Triumph of Jerusalem

The prophet again beholds all the nations gathered against Jerusalem. Also 12:1-9 speaks of a conflict between Jerusalem and all the nations. But there the enemies are described as smitten, cut in pieces; no mention is made of an initial Capture of the city by the adversary. But here the announcement is that "the city shall be taken, and the houses spoiled and the women raped and half of the city shall go forth into captivity." Only then will Jehovah appear for the salvation of the remnant and...