Zechariah 7:2-3
sent <07971> [they.]
companions <06440 03068 02470> [pray before the Lord. Heb. intreat the face of the Lord.]
asking <0559> [speak.]
weep <01058> [Should.]
fifth <02549> [fifth.]
This was a fast for the burning of the temple, as that of the seventh month was for the death of Gedaliah; and seeing that the city and temple were in part rebuilt, they wished to know whether they should continue the observance of them.
fasting <05144> [separating.]
