Zec 8:13 | JFB | STEP | 13. a curse —As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours ( ); so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah ( ). Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations ( ). The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.

Zechariah 8:13

13. a curse—As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours (Jer 24:9; 29:18); so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah (Ge 48:20). Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations (Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20). The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.