Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. Two sons of oil. That is, the two anointed ones of the Lord; that is Jesus, the high priest, and Zorobabel, the prince. Challoner.—The Hebrews have hot many adjectives. Thus they say, the son of perdition, for the lost son. Septuagint “sons of fatness.” Aq. and Th. “of splendour;” two illustrious personages. Bible.—One was head in religious, the other in civil matters. Calmet.—Both were appointed by God, and co-operated for the welfare of the people, as the church and state ought to act for the common good, and assist each other. Bible.—Jesus and Zorobabel were to repair the damage done by the Chaldeans. They were assisted by the seven administering spirits. Hebrews 1:14. Calmet.
The word translated “Lord” is “Adonai.”