There is a parallel between this angelic visit to Benjamin and the angelic visitation to the shepherds outside Bethlehem. Both had angels appear to them to declare good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people (Lu 2:10). The Bethlehem angels go on to tell of a Savior; they give his name, show them how to find the babe, and proclaim peace and goodwill. The message of the angel to Benjamin is similar. He is told of the Savior (v. 9), the name is given (v. 8), and the message is given for the joy and rejoicing of the people (v. 4).