V.1-11 The Old Testament had often foretold of Christ as the King to come (Psa. 45:1; Zech. 9:9). But, though Israel should have recognized Him, for Zechariah 9:9 says He would appear as a lowly Person; they reject and crucify their King. They were without excuse.
V.12-13 He acts what He is — holy King and Judge — He clears the temple of its corruption.
V.15-16 Children do what Israel should have done.
V.17 They reject Him first, so He abandons them — never the reverse, read Gen. 3:8, they hid first. He would not sleep in the condemned, though loved city.
V.18 He returns to the city, but not in the same way.
V.19-22 A picture of the final judgment of the Old Israel.