Zec 6:12 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Zech 6:12-13: 6:12-13 The Branch is a title for the Messiah (see 3:8 ), whom Jeshua represents. • he will build the Temple of the Lord : Just as Jeshua the high priest helped to build the Temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:1-2 , 8-9 ; 5:2 ), Jesus the Messiah would build the eternal heavenly Temple through his death, burial, and resurrection (John 2:19-22 ; 4:23-24 ; Eph 2:19-22 ; Heb 8:1-2 ). • The Messiah would rule as king , a role associated with David and the tribe of Judah (2 Sam 7:12-16 ). • He will also serve as priest from his throne: The Messiah’s priestly role is associated with Aaron and the tribe of Levi (Exod 29:44 ). • Jeshua’s crown represents his two roles . Melchizedek also fulfilled the double functions of priest and king (Gen 14:17-20 ), as does the Messiah (Ps 110:4 ; Heb 7:1-3 , 15-17 ).

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‏ Zechariah 6:12

Summary for Zech 6:12-13: 6:12-13 ^a The Branch is a title for the Messiah (see 3:8 ^b), whom Jeshua represents.

• he will build the Temple of the Lord: Just as Jeshua the high priest helped to build the Temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:1-2 ^c, 8-9 ^d; 5:2 ^e), Jesus the Messiah would build the eternal heavenly Temple through his death, burial, and resurrection (John 2:19-22 ^f; 4:23-24 ^g; Eph 2:19-22 ^h; Heb 8:1-2 ⁱ).

• The Messiah would rule as king, a role associated with David and the tribe of Judah (2 Sam 7:12-16 ^j).

• He will also serve as priest from his throne: The Messiah’s priestly role is associated with Aaron and the tribe of Levi (Exod 29:44 ^k).

• Jeshua’s crown represents his two roles. Melchizedek also fulfilled the double functions of priest and king (Gen 14:17-20 ^l), as does the Messiah (Ps 110:4 ^m; Heb 7:1-3 ⁿ, 15-17 ^o).