§ 5. The people are exhorted to be of good cheer, for god will henceforth give them his blessing, which, however, was conditional on their obedience.
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Zechariah 8:9-17
Zechariah 8:9-17
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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