He set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the vision of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. God, or who had the gift of intelligence and prophecy from God. Hebrew “who was intelligent in the visions of God.” Others have read birath, with the Septuagint “in the fear;” or Chal. and so forth “instructing in the fear of the Lord.” The Jews childishly understand Zacharias to mean the king himself, in the early part of his reign. Others suppose the priest, who was slain by Joas, is designated. Lyran.—But this was rather his son ( Tirinus. Cajet. Calmet.) and successor, as well as a prophet, who had therefore a more perfect knowledge of God; though none can comprehend his being. Bible.