And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;
The whole land will be in deep mourning, and every family will grieve separately, the family of David by themselves, their wives by themselves; the family of Nathan by themselves, their wives by themselves.
Sometimes grief is so heavy that even families need space to process it alone.
📚 Historical Context
Zechariah was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile, around 520 BC, encouraging them to rebuild the temple and trust in God's promises. In this chapter, he foretells a future day of deliverance for Jerusalem, where the people will mourn deeply for the one they have pierced, symbolizing national repentance and spiritual awakening. The verse highlights mourning by specific family lines, like the house of David and Nathan, to emphasize the personal and communal nature of this grief in ancient Israelite society.
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