Zec 10:6 | KingComments | STEP | She, the flock of Judah, who were first introduced to us as sheep, then as horses, we now see “as mighty men” ( ). With a large power display they will humiliate the enemies by “treading” them “down in the mire of the streets”. It shows that the enemies are no different than the mire of the street. That God’s people are able to fight and overcome in such a way is because the LORD is “with them” ( ; ). By doing so, they will shame the enemy riders on horses, who think they have the power on their side. It is clear that this is the second coming of the Lord Jesus ( ). “Judah” and “Joseph” are the two houses of Israel or the two and ten tribes. They will only be one house again under the Messiah. This will be the result of their calling to Him. He will interrogate them and restore them as if He had not rejected them. He will draw a line through the past and erase it. Ephraim, that is the house of Joseph, ( ) will become like a mighty man like Judah and be glad as if from wine ( ). He will cheerfully fight like a mighty man who is strengthened by wine – wine symbolizes joy. The joy of the LORD is his strength ( ). The children see this joy in the fight and become glad as well. They share in the joy, without having to fight. The source and atmosphere of the joy of all is the LORD Himself (cf. ).

‏ Zechariah 10:6

Mighty Men Through the LORD

She, the flock of Judah, who were first introduced to us as sheep, then as horses, we now see “as mighty men” (Zec 10:5). With a large power display they will humiliate the enemies by “treading” them “down in the mire of the streets”. It shows that the enemies are no different than the mire of the street. That God’s people are able to fight and overcome in such a way is because the LORD is “with them” (Jos 1:5; Jer 1:8). By doing so, they will shame the enemy riders on horses, who think they have the power on their side.

It is clear that this is the second coming of the Lord Jesus (Zec 10:6). “Judah” and “Joseph” are the two houses of Israel or the two and ten tribes. They will only be one house again under the Messiah. This will be the result of their calling to Him. He will interrogate them and restore them as if He had not rejected them. He will draw a line through the past and erase it.

Ephraim, that is the house of Joseph, (Zec 10:6) will become like a mighty man like Judah and be glad as if from wine (Zec 10:7). He will cheerfully fight like a mighty man who is strengthened by wine – wine symbolizes joy. The joy of the LORD is his strength (Neh 8:11). The children see this joy in the fight and become glad as well. They share in the joy, without having to fight. The source and atmosphere of the joy of all is the LORD Himself (cf. Phil 4:4).