- Poetically, what is the purpose of “as one awakened from sleep?” (Zechariah 4:1)
- What does the seven branched candelabrum call to mind?
- Does the prophet appreciate the meaning (Zechariah 4:4-5)?
- The interpretation that “it is not by might nor by strength” but by (with, through, by way of) God’s spirit — that what will come about?
- What is the implication for the relationship, then, between political and religious leadership?
- Zerubavel, then, who is to plan the rebuilding — is to be guided by the objective of political power and military powers or? (Zechariah 4:9)
- Would Zechariah 4:9 imply that “the House” is rebuilt or (at least) in the process of rebuilding?
- And, as to the two olives, do they represent bilateral rule: priesthood and political leadership?
- Is this, then, a prediction for the “return” of Davidic rule?
- At any point is there any (oblique or specific) reference to the removal of Darius’ control?
- Is the prophet calling for religious restoration led by the priesthood?
- Who is “the Lord of all”? (Zechariah 4:14)
