Zechariah 12:13 Meaning and Explanation
“The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart;”
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Read Full Chapter →The mourning continues through the priestly house of Levi and the family of Shimei, each grieving separately.
What Does Zechariah 12:13 Mean?
The list of mourning families continues, now naming Levi -- the priestly line -- and Shimei, a family within the Levites. Once again the men and the women grieve apart. The naming of the priestly house alongside the royal house of the previous verse shows that no station is exempt from this sorrow.
Both throne and altar bow in grief. Those who lead in worship mourn no less than the rest. Before God, the priest and the king kneel together in the same repentance. This sweeping humility points to a sorrow that reaches every level of life -- a reminder that all stand in need of the mercy that flows from the One who was pierced.
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What does Zechariah 12:13 mean?
The mourning continues through the priestly house of Levi and the family of Shimei, each grieving separately.