Such is certainly the case in Second Zechariah, in which the oracles of 12:7–11 depict Yahweh’s intention, after having dealt with the external enemies of Judah and Jerusalem (vv 2–6), to establish the glorious rule of the Davidides and their retainers. However, unlike the idealistic picture of restoration of First Zechariah, as well as that of Jeremiah (e.g., 23:5–6) and Ezekiel (at 34:23–24), Second Zechariah’s depiction of the future Davidic rule is tempered by a diminution of royal powers from