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Olpo25 writes:

Zech 12:10 is speaking of Christ's return and the Jewish recognition of Him as their Messiah. In a verse shortly before it, however, Zech 12:7, the reference to the divided house of Judah and Jerusalem is clearly referenced, that which has to be applied in context to the Zech 12:10 passage.

Therefore, unless at a future point in time Israel once again becomes a house divided, is it not mandatory to address this spiritually (Jews/Judah-perhaps? vs Jesus-David's house, Christians).

But to do so, isn't it necessary for a person to make his/her own call on this by applying any thought of the modern Jews being represented by Judah? At what other place in the Bible can we find a reference to the modern Jews being represented as "Judah" to such an extent?

Second, once the Jews recognize Christ as their Savior in Zech 12:10, why must the events in the early part of Zech 14 take place shortly thereafter? Is the assumption that they recognize Him in Zech 12:10 but yet still refuse to accept Him despite the mourning taking place?

I'm really confused by this. Hopefully one of you can help. Thanks so much.

The prophet Zechariah is speaking about a future conversion of the Jews brought about by an extraordinary outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Looking back at verse 7 we see that the Lord will give salvation to Judah first so that the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem may not surpass that of Judah. The people of Judah lived in tents and were dependent on Jerusalem which was a fortified city. Judah is chosen first because of her meek acknowledgment of dependence on Jerusalem. God chooses the weak to confound the mighty, that all human glorying may be set aside.

As to verse 10 CALVIN explains "spirit of grace" as the grace of God itself (whereby He "pours" out His bowels of mercy), "conjoined with the sense of it in man's heart." When the Spirit is poured out there will be awakening and renewal. Don’t get hung up on the distinction between Judah and David or Jews and Christians. Zechariah is an Old Testament prophet who calls the covenant people of God to repentance and faith in God and the future Messiah. As Paul tells us in his letter to the Galatians in chapter 4 verses 28-29 “there is neither Jew nor Greek” but “if you are Christ’s then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise.” No more distinctions between tribes and tongues but oneness in Christ.

Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts