Zechariah 9:9-12

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter XXXV, The First Apology of Justin Martyr. (c 150)
  • Chapter LIII, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
  • III.XIX.2, IV.XXXIII.1, 12, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • I.5, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • John Calvin's Commentary on Zechariah.
    • "It was therefore not without meaning that hedirected his word to the faithful only, who were not only captives,but also captives having hope."
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "(9.11) Meaning Jerusalem, or the Church which is saved by the blood of Christ, of which the blood of the sacrifices was a figure. And it is here called the covenant of the Church, because God made it with his Church: and left it with them because of the love that he had for them."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "But his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. It shall not be advanced by outward force or carnal weapons."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "When the Messiah comes and sets up his kingdom, he will need no external force. Neither chariot, bow nor sword, brought salvation to him, neither shall they be mentioned in the day of his conquest."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "This contrasts beautifully with the haughty Grecian conqueror who came to destroy, whereas Messiah came to save."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Zechariah 9:9-12, James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "For me at least, this is one of those biblical texts that cannot be read without hearing music. In the midst of puzzling over the visions and sayings of Zechariah, it comes as a refreshing surprise to find the words of our lectionary text for today."
  • Zechariah 9:9-12, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
  • "A King on a Colt? Zechariah's Peace Poetry," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
    • "See The Post-American World (2008) by Fareed Zakaria; and The Kings and Their Gods (2008) by Daniel Berrigan."
  • Commentary, Zechariah 9:9-13 / Luke 19:28-40, Rodney S. Sadler, Jr., The African American Lectionary, 2008.
    • "Because of Christ, there is a pregnant possibility that we will be victorious over the powers and principalities that have oppressed and abused us. We have hope because our God is in this house!"
  • "Praise to God's Chosen," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
    • "This is the time to focus on God. He will save us, despite our troubles. This is the promise Zechariah presented to the people. And the promise God gives to us now."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Freeing the Burden of Prophecy: MASSA' and the Legitimacy of Prophecy in Zech 9-14," Mark J. Boda, Biblica, 2006.
    • "JHWH proves his unique and overpowering sovereignty over history not only with regard to Cyrus but also to Darius I."
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  • Akinade, Akintunde E., "On Sacred Trust: Covenant from an African Perspective," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Gustafson, Roger R., "Covenants Strained and Strengthened," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Hanson, Paul D., "Zechariah 9 and the Recapitulation of an Ancient Ritual Pattern," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1973.
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  • Instone-Brewer, David, "The Two Asses of Zechariah 9:9 in Matthew 21," Tyndale Bulletin, 2003.
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  • Leske, Adrian M., "Context and Meaning of Zechariah 9:9," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2000.
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  • Morse, Christopher L., "Karl Barth on 'Covenant Partners,'" The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Redditt, Paul L., "Israel's Shepherds: Hope and Pessimism in Zechariah 9-14," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1989.
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• Sermons:
• Reviews:
  • Review: Mark J. Boda and Michael H. Floyd, eds., Bringing out the Treasure: Inner Biblical Allusion in Zechariah 9-14. Sheffield Academic Press, 2003. Review by Arnaud Serandour in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Review: Mark J. Boda and Michael H. Floyd, eds., Bringing out the Treasure: Inner Biblical Allusion in Zechariah 9-14. Sheffield Academic Press, 2003. Review by Barry A Jones in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004.
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  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Zechariah 9:10, 12. The Cyber Hymnal.
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  • "Daughter of Zion, Look Up See Your King!" "We Played the Flute," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
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