Zechariah 1 and 2 was written while the people are at the end of their exile under King Darius. God has punished the people and now is ready to restore Jerusalem, Israel and Judah. Many of the images in Zechariah are like those found in Daniel and Revelation.

The nations that have been against the people of God will be punished. The Lord will establish Himself in Judah and the nations will come to Him. Judah and Jerusalem will belong to the Lord.

 Psalms 146 and 147 are both songs of praise to the Lord. Our trust should be in Him and in no other. God is the champion of the oppressed and troubled. He heals all disease and lifts up the downtrodden.