Zech 7:1-8:23

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Relationship to Zechariah. Chapters 7-8 are the second of three major sections in Zechariah. The relationship of Chapters 7-8 to Zechariah as a whole is discussed at Zechariah.

Story.

Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Chapters 7-8 include:

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Outline

II. The Delegation from Bethel (Chapters 7-8)

a. messengers inquire at the temple whether to continue fasting (7:1-3)

b. did the people in Jerusalem fast or eat feasts unto the Lord? (4-7)

c. the Lord declared social justice and righteousness toward neighbors (8-10)

d. but Israel would not hear, so the Lord would not hear Israel and scattered it (13-14)

e. blessing: the Lord will gather the young and old to Jerusalem and dwell with them (8:1-8)

e. blessing: let your hands be strong, for the Lord will prosper Israel economically (9-13)

d. in contrast to earlier days, the Lord plans now to bless Israel (14-15)

c. Israel is now to practice social justice and righteousness toward neighbors (16-17)

b. fasts and feasts are to be joy and gladness (18-19)

a. Israel and the nations will seek the Lord at the temple (20-23)

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