Zechariah 6:13

Zechariah 6:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

King James Version KJV

Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

American Standard Version ASV

even he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he will be the builder of the Temple of the Lord; and the glory will be his, and he will take his place as ruler on the seat of power; and Joshua will be a priest at his right hand, and between them there will be a design of peace.

Free Bible Version FBV

He is the one who will build the Lord's Temple, and he will be the one given the honor to rule from both the royal throne and the priestly throne and there will be peace and understanding between the two roles.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Euen hee shall build the Temple of the Lord, and he shall beare the glory, and shall sit and rule vpon his throne, and he shalbe a Priest vpon his throne, and the counsell of peace shall be betweene them both.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Yea, he doth build the temple of Jehovah, And he doth bear away honour, And he hath sat and ruled on His throne, And hath been a priest on His throne, And a counsel of peace is between both.

World English Bible WEB

He will build the LORD’s temple. He will bear the glory, and will sit and rule on his throne. He will be a priest on his throne. The counsel of peace will be between them both.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne: and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Yea, he shall build a temple to the Lord: and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit, and rule upon his throne: and he shall be a priest upon his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Translation for Translators T4T

He is the one who will tell those who will build my temple what to do. He will wear royal clothing and he will sit on his throne and rule. There will also be a priest sitting next to his throne, and the two of them will work together harmoniously.

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Zechariah 6:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ֠/הוּא יִבְנֶ֞ה אֶת הֵיכַ֤ל יְהוָה֙ וְ/הֽוּא יִשָּׂ֣א ה֔וֹד וְ/יָשַׁ֥ב וּ/מָשַׁ֖ל עַל כִּסְא֑/וֹ וְ/הָיָ֤ה כֹהֵן֙ עַל כִּסְא֔/וֹ וַ/עֲצַ֣ת שָׁל֔וֹם תִּהְיֶ֖ה בֵּ֥ין שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם

וְ֠/הוּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Conj | Pron

יִבְנֶ֞ה bânâh H1129 to build V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הֵיכַ֤ל hêykâl H1964 temple N-ms

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

וְ/הֽוּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Conj | Pron

יִשָּׂ֣א nâsâʼ H5375 to lift V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

ה֔וֹד hôwd H1935 splendor N-ms

וְ/יָשַׁ֥ב yâshab H3427 to dwell Conj | V-Qal-3ms

וּ/מָשַׁ֖ל mâshal H4910 to rule Conj | V-Qal-3ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

כִּסְא֑/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 throne N-ms | Suff

וְ/הָיָ֤ה hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-3ms

כֹהֵן֙ kôhên H3548 priest N-ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

כִּסְא֔/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 throne N-ms | Suff

וַ/עֲצַ֣ת ʻêtsâh H6098 counsel Conj | N-fs

שָׁל֔וֹם shâlôwm H7965 Peace N-ms

תִּהְיֶ֖ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

בֵּ֥ין bêyn H996 between Prep

שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Zechariah 6:13

וְ֠/הוּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Conj | Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

יִבְנֶ֞ה bânâh H1129 "to build" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)

Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הֵיכַ֤ל hêykâl H1964 "temple" N-ms

The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.

Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)

Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

וְ/הֽוּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Conj | Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

יִשָּׂ֣א nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.

Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought

Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.

ה֔וֹד hôwd H1935 "splendor" N-ms

This word describes something as glorious or majestic, like God's splendor in Psalm 138:5. It's about an impressive appearance or grandeur.

Definition: splendour, majesty, vigour

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Numbers 27:20; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 8:2.

וְ/יָשַׁ֥ב yâshab H3427 "to dwell" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

וּ/מָשַׁ֖ל mâshal H4910 "to rule" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.

Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

כִּסְא֑/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 "throne" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.

Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.

וְ/הָיָ֤ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

כֹהֵן֙ kôhên H3548 "priest" N-ms

In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.

Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)

Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

כִּסְא֔/וֹ kiççêʼ H3678 "throne" N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.

Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.

וַ/עֲצַ֣ת ʻêtsâh H6098 "counsel" Conj | N-fs

This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.

Definition: counsel, advice, purpose

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.

שָׁל֔וֹם shâlôwm H7965 "Peace" N-ms

This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.

Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.

תִּהְיֶ֖ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

בֵּ֥ין bêyn H996 "between" Prep

Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.

Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between

Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.

שְׁנֵי/הֶֽם shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj | Suff

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

Study Notes — Zechariah 6:13

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Context — The Crown and the Temple

11Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak. 12And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.

13Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

14The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah. 15Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 110:4	The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
2	Isaiah 49:5–6	And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him— for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength— He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
3	Hebrews 3:1	Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
4	Isaiah 11:10	On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
5	Isaiah 22:24	So they will hang on him the whole burden of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.
6	Psalms 21:5	Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
7	Genesis 14:18	Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —
8	Romans 5:1	Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
9	Psalms 85:9–11	Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
10	Zechariah 4:14	So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside the Lord of all the earth.”

Zechariah 6:13 Summary

Zechariah 6:13 tells us that Jesus will build the temple of the LORD and sit on His throne as both king and high priest. This means that Jesus is in charge and has the power to forgive our sins and bring us close to God, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16. Jesus' role as king and high priest brings peace and harmony between God's justice and mercy, allowing us to have a personal relationship with Him (Romans 5:1). As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged that Jesus is our ultimate authority and intercessor, and we can trust in His love and care for us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Branch mentioned in Zechariah 6:12-13?

The Branch is a reference to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate high priest and king, as seen in Zechariah 6:13 and confirmed in other passages such as Jeremiah 23:5 and Isaiah 11:1.

What does it mean for Jesus to be a priest on His throne?

This refers to Jesus' role as both king and high priest, a unique dual role that allows Him to rule with authority and intercede on our behalf, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16 and Zechariah 6:13.

What is the significance of peaceful counsel between the two in Zechariah 6:13?

The phrase 'peaceful counsel between the two' likely refers to the harmony between Jesus' priestly and kingly roles, or between God's mercy and justice, as seen in Psalm 85:10 and Zechariah 6:13.

How does Zechariah 6:13 relate to the temple in Jerusalem?

Zechariah 6:13 prophesies that Jesus will build the temple of the LORD, which is fulfilled in the New Testament as Jesus' body is the new temple, as seen in John 2:19-22 and Ephesians 2:20-22.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you that Jesus is both your king and high priest, and how does this impact your daily life?
How does the idea of Jesus building the temple of the LORD relate to your own life and spiritual journey?
What does the phrase 'peaceful counsel between the two' mean to you, and how can you apply this to your relationships with others?
In what ways can you see Jesus' dual role as king and high priest at work in your life, and how can you surrender to His authority and intercession?

Gill's Exposition on Zechariah 6:13

Even he shall build the temple of the Lord,.... Which is repeated, as Kimchi observes, for confirmation sake: and he shall bear the glory; that is, of building the temple; and the phrase denotes that

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zechariah 6:13

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zechariah 6:13

Even he shall build: the promise is repeated to settle the Jews in the assured expectation of the thing. The temple of the Lord; your material temple as type, and the spiritual temple as antitype. He shall bear the glory of both kingly office and priestly, the glory of both those crowns shall abide on him, the only person worthy of it. He shall sit; which speaks both his royal magnificence and the perpetuity of it. And rule; though he shall have many attendants and officers, yet he shall rule, give laws, distribute rewards, and punish offenders. Upon his throne; his by birth, by donation, by purchase, and by conquest, his most undoubtedly by best right. He shall be a priest; the great High Priest, to offer the great sacrifice to God, to make reconciliation, to intercede for his people: this is that meant by the crowns set on thy head, O Joshua. The counsel of peace shall be between them both; the peace made for God’ s people shall rest upon these two, the kingly and priestly office of Christ: by his priestly office he shall make their peace with God, by his kingly office he shall deliver them from spiritual enemies; by priestly operation he shall expiate our sin, by the power of his kingly office he shall extirpate sin; as Priest he makes, as King maintains, peace; purchase as a Priest, protect as a King.

Trapp's Commentary on Zechariah 6:13

Zechariah 6:13 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.Ver. 13. Even he shall build the temple of the Lord] The same again, for greater assurance; as Pharaoh’ s dream was doubled. Or, Even he shall build it, that is, he shall both begin and finish it (it is the same word again, but in the future tense). Christ is called the author and finisher of our faith, Hebrews 12:2. And he shall bear the glory] Jesus shall, not thou, Joshua (in Greek Jesus), though now thou bear the crown. All thy glory is but figurative of his. Thus saith the Lord, Remove the diadem (or mitre), take off the crown: this shall not be the same. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it, and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is, and I will give it him, that is, Christ, the king and priest of his Church. Particularly for his kingly office, he shall sit and rule upon his throne, as a sovereign Lord of all. And for his priestly office, He shall be a priest upon his throne likewise] For the Church also hath her throne and jurisdiction, though distinct and severed from the civil. And the counsel of peace shall be between them both] i.e. There shall be no clashing between these two offices in Christ; as there was sometimes between the kings and the priests of former ages, but they should, as it were, take sweet counsel together for the good of the Church; Christ having purchased all peace to his people by his priesthood, and maintaining and defending it by his kingdom.

Ellicott's Commentary on Zechariah 6:13

(13) Even he . . . and he.—The pronoun is most emphatic in both cases. It implies that “He” shall be the true builder, “He” the true ruler. And he shall be a priest upon his throne.—This is the only natural translation of the words. The word “priest” cannot be here taken as “prince” (as in 2 Samuel 8:8), for the expression “high priest” (Zechariah 6:11) sufficiently limits its meaning. Nor can “throne” mean merely “seat” (as in 1 Samuel 4:13), because the regal dignity of “Branch” must have been generally recognised from Jeremiah 23:5, &c. LXX., καὶἔσταιὁἱερεὺςἐκδεξιῶναὐτοῦ, καὶβουλὴεἰρηνικὴἔσταιἀνὰμέσονἀμφοτέρων “And there shall be a priest at his right hand, and a peaceful council shall be between them twain.” Counsel of peace—i.e., a counsel productive of peace. “Peace” denotes the perfection of all highest blessings, temporal and spiritual. Shall be between them both.—The interpretations of this verse are various—we will note the chief of them. Hitzig holds that the Messiah and an ideal priest are referred to in the clause “counsel of peace shall be between them both.” But we cannot see how the thought of some ideal priest and king, who would coincide in some unity of purpose, could have occurred to the minds of the prophet’s hearers. There would be, moreover, no special reason for speaking of unity as existing between a king and a priest; for, as a matter of history, the priests and kings were seldom at variance, though the prophets and kings were frequently so. Rosenmόller considers that the offices of priest and king are alluded to. But a “counsel of peace” could not be spoken of as existing between two abstracts. Keil takes the words as referring to the two characters of ruler and priest combined in the person of the Messiah. But in this case the clause would be superfluous. Why should there not be unity between two such characters combined in one such person? Koehler thinks that the reference is to the two offices of the Messiah, and that the prophecy speaks of a plan devised by the Messiah in His double character, whereby peace and salvation should be secured to His people. But this is in accord with the modes of thought of neither Old nor New Testament. Such an idea would have been incomprehensible to the prophet’s hearers; and in the New Testament any such unity of design for the salvation of mankind is spoken of as existing between the Father and the Messiah (not between two of the offices of the latter), e.g., John 6:38; John 10:15-18; John 3:16-17; Colossians 1:19-20). The expression “between them both” can only mean between two persons, not between the two abstract ideas of royalty and priesthood. Nor can it mean between the king and the priest, for only one person is mentioned, who is himself a priest on a royal throne. The only two persons mentioned are “Branch” (the Prince of Peace: Isaiah 9:6) and the Lord Himself. It can, then, only mean between them.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zechariah 6:13

Verse 13. Even he shall build the temple] Joshua, not Zerubbabel. He shall bear the glory] Have all the honour of it; for none can do this but himself. The Messiah is still intended. And shall sit and rule upon his throne] For the government of the Church shall be upon his shoulder. And he shall be a priest upon his throne] He shall, as the great high priest, offer the only available offering and atonement; and so he shall be both king and priest, a royal king and a royal priest; for even the priest is here stated to sit upon his throne. And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.] Whom? Zerubbabel and Joshua? Certainly not Zerubbabel, for he is not mentioned in all this prediction; but, as the Messiah is intended, the counsel of peace-the purpose to establish peace between heaven and earth, must be between the Father and the Son.

Cambridge Bible on Zechariah 6:13

13. Even he shall build] The repetition of these words from the preceding verse is emphatic, as is the introduction now of the personal pronoun, He. It is as much as to say, you are building a temple of the Lord, but the building of the true temple is reserved for Him. bear the glory] i.e. the royal majesty, as the word is used Daniel 11:21; 1 Chronicles 29:25; though doubtless there lies behind such glory as is spoken of Joh 1:14; John 17:5; Hebrews 2:9. the counsel of peace shall be between them both] This has been explained to mean, that the two offices, the sacerdotal and the regal, being merged in the one person of Him, who “shall be a priest upon His throne,” shall be exercised in perfect harmony, as though a treaty of peace were ratified between them. “The counsel of peace,” however, would seem to mean more than this, and to denote a counsel, or measure, devised by “them both,” of which the fruit would be peace to those whom it contemplated. This counsel, by which peace is procured and bestowed (Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27) is for its execution “between them both,” i.e. between the two offices, or rather between the Holder of them both regarded now as King and now as Priest. The view that “them both” refers to the Eternal Father and Messiah, Jehovah and the Branch, though it has been ably advocated, is scarcely warranted by the context, in which the mention of Jehovah is not sufficiently direct and prominent to sustain such a reference.

Barnes' Notes on Zechariah 6:13

Even He - Literally, “He Himself.” The repetition shows that it is a great thing, which he affirms; “and He,” again emphatic, “He,” the same who shall build the temple of the Lord, “He shall bear the

Whedon's Commentary on Zechariah 6:13

THE OF JOSHUA, THE HIGH PRIEST, 9-15.The series of symbolical visions is followed by a command to perform a symbolical act, which is so closely connected with the preceding visions that it seems best

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