Guiding Questions: Zechariah 14

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. The second verse refers to what destiny for Jerusalem and for those who dwell therein?
  2. What is the meaning of “God will war against the peoples” — what significance does this have for Jerusalem and for its population remnant?
  3. In Zechariah 14:5 reference is made to “raash” — what is the actual meaning of the word and what recall does this prophecy have in connection with an event in the past?
  4. The unnatural condition described in Zechariah 14:6-7 would imply what force at work in nature?
  5. And, in the concluding portion of this prophecy, what is anticipated for Divinity and does the word Aretz mean or Israel or the world?
  6. Zechariah 14:9-10 indicate, as well, a certain future for the dwellers in Israel; what is it?
  7. In Zechariah 14:13, the tone changes to one of admonition for those nations which attack Jerusalem; what is to become of them?
  8. Will the “plague” be limited to the warriors themselves (Zechariah 14:15)?
  9. What holiday is singled out as the “pilgrimage” festival which will obtain in the future?
  10. And, what is to become of any nation which does not send pilgrims to Jerusalem at that time?
  11. At the end of days as described in the concluding refrain of this last chapter of the prophet what is the emphasis — on the political aspect or on the aspect of God’s house?
  12. And what is the meaning of the fact that there will no longer be a Cannanite in God’s house?

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