David. That is, Christ, of the house of David. (Challoner) (Ezechiel xxxvii. 24., and Osee iii. 5.) Grotius and some modern Jews, in opposition to their ancestors, (Chaldean; Kimchi) and to all Christians, would understand Zorobabel, though he was never possessed of the title or authority of king. (Calmet) The prophecy may allude to him, but it is fulfilled only in Christ. (Theodoret)

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