These are the] He doth not answer concerning the question of the olive trees, but onely concerning the olive branches; for by understanding of these it is an easie matter to comprehend the meaning of the olive trees, by comparison, and proportion.
two anointed ones] Heb. sonnes of oyl. Namely, Zerubbabel and Joshua, two sacred persons, by reason of the holy unction, to be Gods Ministers, and figures of Christ.
by the Lord] Or, before, as Chap. 6. 5.