Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak. Take silver and goldIn the context of Zechariah's vision, silver and gold symbolize wealth and purity. These metals were often used in the construction of sacred objects in the temple ( Exodus 25:3). The use of these precious metals signifies the importance and sacredness of the task at hand. Historically, silver and gold were common in the Persian Empire, which ruled over Judah at the time, indicating the resources available for the temple's restoration. Make an ornate crown
The crown represents authority and kingship. In the Old Testament, crowns were typically associated with kings, not priests. This instruction to make a crown for a priest is significant, suggesting a merging of priestly and kingly roles. This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is both King and High Priest (Hebrews 7:1-3). The ornate nature of the crown emphasizes the glory and honor due to the one who wears it. And set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak
Joshua, the high priest, represents the priestly leadership during the post-exilic period. His role in this vision is symbolic, pointing to the future Messiah. The act of crowning Joshua signifies the unification of the priestly and royal offices, a theme that is fulfilled in Christ, who is both our High Priest and King (Psalm 110:4, Zechariah 3:8). Joshua's lineage, being the son of Jehozadak, connects him to the priestly line, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet who received visions and messages from God to encourage the Israelites during the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile. 2. Joshua son of JehozadakThe high priest at the time of Zechariah, representing the spiritual leadership of Israel. His crowning symbolizes the unification of priestly and kingly roles. 3. The TempleThe central place of worship for the Israelites, being rebuilt during Zechariah's time, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. Silver and GoldPrecious metals used to create the ornate crown, symbolizing purity, value, and divine authority. 5. The CrownRepresents authority and honor, traditionally associated with kingship, but here placed on a high priest, foreshadowing the coming Messiah who would be both priest and king. Teaching Points The Dual Role of ChristZechariah's vision foreshadows Jesus Christ, who fulfills both the priestly and kingly roles, bridging the gap between God and humanity. Symbolism of the CrownThe crown signifies authority and honor. In our lives, we are called to recognize Christ's authority and honor Him as both our Savior and Lord. The Importance of ObedienceJust as Joshua was obedient in his role, we are called to faithfully serve in the roles God has given us, trusting in His plan and timing. God's Sovereignty in RestorationThe rebuilding of the temple and the crowning of Joshua symbolize God's power to restore and renew. We can trust God to restore our lives and communities. Unity in ChristThe unification of the priestly and kingly roles in Christ calls us to unity in the body of Christ, working together for His kingdom purposes. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the crowning of Joshua as high priest in Zechariah 6:11 foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ as both priest and king? 2. In what ways can we recognize and honor Christ's authority in our daily lives, as symbolized by the crown in Zechariah 6:11? 3. How does the rebuilding of the temple during Zechariah's time encourage us to trust in God's power to restore and renew our own lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from Joshua's obedience and faithfulness in his role as high priest, and how can we apply these lessons to our own roles and responsibilities? 5. How can the unity of priestly and kingly roles in Christ inspire us to work towards unity within the body of Christ today? Connections to Other Scriptures Hebrews 7Discusses Jesus as the ultimate high priest, drawing a parallel to Joshua's role and the foreshadowing of Christ's dual role as priest and king. Revelation 19Describes Christ as the King of Kings, connecting to the imagery of the crown and the ultimate fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah. Psalm 110Speaks of the Messiah as a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, linking the priestly and kingly roles. People Heldai, Helem, Hen, Jedaiah, Jehozadak, Josedech, Joshua, Josiah, Tobijah, Zechariah, Zephaniah, ZerubbabelPlaces Babylon, Jerusalem, ShinarTopics Crown, Crowns, Gold, Hast, Jehozadak, Jehoz'adak, Josedech, Joshua, Ornate, Placed, Priest, Silver, Yea, Yes, ZerubbabelDictionary of Bible Themes Zechariah 6:11 4333 gold
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5280 crown
7377 high priest, OT Zechariah 6:9-15 1431 prophecy, OT methods Library The Priest of the World and King of Men
'He shall build the Temple of the Lord ... and He shall be a Priest upon His throne.'--ZECHARIAH vi. 13. A handful of feeble exiles had come back from their Captivity. 'The holy and beautiful house' where their fathers praised Him was burned with fire. There was no king among them, but they still possessed a representative of the priesthood, the other great office of divine appointment. Their first care was to rear some poor copy of the Temple; and the usual difficulties that attend reconstruction …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureChrist Glorified as the Builder of his Church
This world is but the echo of the spheres." HEAVEN singeth evermore. Before the throne of God, angels and redeemed saints extol his name. And this world is singing too; sometimes with the loud noise of the rolling thunder, of the boiling sea of the dashing cataract, and of the lowing cattle; and often with that still, solemn harmony, which floweth from the vast creation, when in its silence it praises God. Such is the song which gushes in silence from the mountain lifting its head to the sky, covering …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858 The Allegory of Melchizedek.
HEBREWS vii. 1-28 (R.V.). "For this Melchizedek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him, to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God), abideth a priest continually. Now consider …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews The Ascension
"So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen." MARK 16:19-20 (R.V.) WE have reached the close of the great Gospel of the energies of Jesus, His toils, His manner, His searching gaze, His noble indignation, His love of children, the consuming zeal by virtue of which He was not more truly the …
G. A. Chadwick—The Gospel of St. Mark Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
or, Gospel Light Fetched out of the Temple at Jerusalem, to Let us More Easily into the Glory of New Testament Truths. 'Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Isreal;--shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out hereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof.'--Ezekiel 43:10, 11 London: Printed for, and sold by George Larkin, at the Two Swans without Bishopgate, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The King --Continued.
The second event recorded as important in the bright early years is the great promise of the perpetuity of the kingdom in David's house. As soon as the king was firmly established and free from war, he remembered the ancient word which said, "When He giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety, then there shall be a place which the Lord your God shall choose to cause His name to dwell there" (Deut. xii. 10, 11). His own ease rebukes him; he regards his tranquillity …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Questions.
LESSON I. 1. In what state was the Earth when first created? 2. To what trial was man subjected? 3. What punishment did the Fall bring on man? 4. How alone could his guilt be atoned for? A. By his punishment being borne by one who was innocent. 5. What was the first promise that there should be such an atonement?--Gen. iii. 15. 6. What were the sacrifices to foreshow? 7. Why was Abel's offering the more acceptable? 8. From which son of Adam was the Seed of the woman to spring? 9. How did Seth's …
Charlotte Mary Yonge—The Chosen People Peace
Grace unto you and peace be multiplied. I Pet 1:1. Having spoken of the first fruit of sanctification, assurance, I proceed to the second, viz., Peace, Peace be multiplied:' What are the several species or kinds of Peace? Peace, in Scripture, is compared to a river which parts itself into two silver streams. Isa 66:12. I. There is an external peace, and that is, (1.) (Economical, or peace in a family. (2.) Political, or peace in the state. Peace is the nurse of plenty. He maketh peace in thy borders, …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Zechariah
CHAPTERS I-VIII Two months after Haggai had delivered his first address to the people in 520 B.C., and a little over a month after the building of the temple had begun (Hag. i. 15), Zechariah appeared with another message of encouragement. How much it was needed we see from the popular despondency reflected in Hag. ii. 3, Jerusalem is still disconsolate (Zech. i. 17), there has been fasting and mourning, vii. 5, the city is without walls, ii. 5, the population scanty, ii. 4, and most of the people …
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