Zec 12:4 | TNotes | STEP | 12:4 Madness, blindness, and panic were among the curses threatened against Israel for covenant disobedience (Deut 28:28 ). The day of the Lord will witness a reversal as these curses are turned against Israel’s enemies (see 2 Kgs 7:6-7 ). • watch over (literally open my eyes ): The open eyes of God represent divine provision for those in desperate need (see Gen 16:13-14 ; 21:19-21 ).

bDeut 28:28►

c2 Kgs 7:6-7►

dGen 16:13-14►

e21:19-21►

‏ Zechariah 12:4

12:4 ^a Madness, blindness, and panic were among the curses threatened against Israel for covenant disobedience (Deut 28:28 ^b). The day of the Lord will witness a reversal as these curses are turned against Israel’s enemies (see 2 Kgs 7:6-7 ^c).

• watch over (literally open my eyes): The open eyes of God represent divine provision for those in desperate need (see Gen 16:13-14 ^d; 21:19-21 ^e).