Zechariah 1
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In the eighth month a of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came b to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of c Iddo the prophet, saying,
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"The LORD has been very angry with your fathers.
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"Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Return d to Me," says the LORD of hosts, "and I will return to you," says the LORD of hosts.
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"Do not be like your fathers, e to whom the former prophets preached, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts: f "Turn now from your evil ways and your evil deeds." ' But they did not hear nor heed Me," says the LORD.
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"Your fathers, where are they?
And the prophets, do they live forever?
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Yet surely g My words and My statutes,
Which I commanded My servants the prophets,
Did they not overtake your fathers?
"So they returned and said:
h 'Just as the LORD of hosts determined to do to us,
According to our ways and according to our deeds,
So He has dealt with us.' " ' "
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On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month She-bat', in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet:
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I saw by night, and behold, i a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the myrtle trees in the hollow; and behind him were j horses: red, sorrel, and white.
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Then I said, k "My lord, what are these?" So the angel who talked with me said to me, "I will show you what they are."
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And the man who stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, l "These are the ones whom the LORD has sent to walk to and fro throughout the earth."
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m So they answered the Angel of the LORD, who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, "We have walked to and fro throughout the earth, and behold, all the earth is resting quietly."
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Then the Angel of the LORD answered and said, "O LORD of hosts, n how long will You not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which You were angry o these seventy years?"
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And the LORD answered the angel who talked to me, with p good and comforting words.
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So the angel who spoke with me said to me, "Proclaim, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts:
"I am q zealous for Jerusalem
And for Zion with great zeal.
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I am exceedingly angry with the nations at ease;
For r I was a little angry,
And they helped - but with evil intent."
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'Therefore thus says the LORD:
s "I am returning to Jerusalem with mercy;
My t house u shall be built in it," says the LORD of hosts,
"And v a surveyor's line shall be stretched out over Jerusalem." '
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"Again proclaim, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts:
"My cities shall again spread out through prosperity;
w The LORD will again comfort Zion,
And x will again choose Jerusalem." ' "
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Then I raised my eyes and looked, and there were four y horns.
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And I said to the angel who talked with me, "What are these?" So he answered me, z "These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem."
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Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen.
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And I said, "What are these coming to do?" So he said, "These are the a horns that scattered Judah, so that no one could lift up his head; but the craftsmen are coming to terrify them, to cast out the horns of the nations that b lifted up their horn against the land of Judah to scatter it."
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Cross References
Ezra 4:24
Thus the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem ceased, and it was discontinued until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Ezra 6:15
Now the temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
Haggai 1:1
In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying.
Zechariah 7:1
Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev.
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Cross References
Ezra 5:1
Then the prophet Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophets, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them.
Ezra 6:14
So the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
Zechariah 7:1
Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev.
Matthew 23:35
That on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
Luke 11:51
From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the temple. Yes, I say to you, it shall be required of this generation.
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Cross References
Nehemiah 12:4
Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah.
Nehemiah 12:16
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam.
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Cross References
Isaiah 31:6
Return to Him against whom the children of Isra...
Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your tr...
Micah 7:19
He will again have compassion on us, And will s...
Malachi 3:7 - 10
Yet from the days of your fathers You have gone...
Luke 15:20
And he arose and came to his father. But when h...
James 4:8
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. ...
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:15
And the LORD God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place.
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.
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Cross References
Isaiah 31:6
Return to Him against whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
Jeremiah 3:12
Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say: 'Return, backsliding Israel,' says the LORD; 'I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,' says the LORD; 'I will not remain angry forever.
Jeremiah 18:11
"Now therefore, speak to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, 'Thus says the LORD: "Behold, I am fashioning a disaster and devising a plan against you. Return now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good." '"
Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways," says the Lord GOD. "Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin.
Hosea 14:1
O Israel, return to the LORD your God, For you have stumbled because of your iniquity.
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Cross References
Isaiah 55:11
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
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Cross References
Lamentations 1:18
The LORD is righteous, For I rebelled against His commandment. Hear now, all peoples, And behold my sorrow; My virgins and my young men Have gone into captivity.
Lamentations 2:17
The LORD has done what He purposed; He has fulfilled His word Which He commanded in days of old. He has thrown down and has not pitied, And He has caused an enemy to rejoice over you; He has exalted the horn of your adversaries.
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Cross References
Isaiah 55:13
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; And it shall be to the LORD for a name, For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
Zechariah 6:2
With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses.
Revelation 6:4
Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.
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Cross References
Zechariah 6:2 - 7
With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses.
Revelation 6:2
And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.
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Cross References
Zechariah 4:4
So I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, "What are these, my lord?
Zechariah 4:5
Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, "Do you not know what these are?" And I said, "No, my lord.
Zechariah 4:13
Then he answered me and said, "Do you not know what these are? " And I said, "No, my lord.
Zechariah 6:4
Then I answered and said to the angel who talked with me, "What are these, my lord?
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Cross References
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
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Cross References
Psalms 103:20
Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.
Psalms 103:21
Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
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Cross References
Psalms 74:10
O God, how long will the adversary reproach? Will the enemy blaspheme Your name forever?
Jeremiah 12:4
How long will the land mourn, And the herbs of every field wither? The beasts and birds are consumed, For the wickedness of those who dwell there, Because they said, "He will not see our final end.
Habakkuk 1:2
O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, "Violence!" And You will not save.
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:21
To fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of...
Jeremiah 25:11
And this whole land shall be a desolation and a...
Jeremiah 25:12
Then it will come to pass, when seventy years a...
Jeremiah 29:10
For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are...
Daniel 9:2
In the first year of his reign I, Daniel, under...
Zechariah 7:5
Say to all the people of the land, and to the p...
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Cross References
Jeremiah 29:10
For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.
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Cross References
Joel 2:18
Then the LORD will be zealous for His land, And pity His people.
Zechariah 8:2
"Thus says the LORD of hosts: 'I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.'
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Cross References
Isaiah 47:6
I was angry with My people; I have profaned My inheritance, And given them into your hand. You showed them no mercy; On the elderly you laid your yoke very heavily.
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Cross References
Isaiah 12:1
And in that day you will say: "O LORD, I will praise You; Though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
Isaiah 54:8
With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy on you," Says the LORD, your Redeemer.
Zechariah 2:10
Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst," says the LORD.
Zechariah 8:3
"Thus says the LORD: 'I will return to Zion, And dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth, The Mountain of the LORD of hosts, The Holy Mountain.'
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Cross References
Ezra 6:14
So the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
Ezra 6:15
Now the temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
Haggai 1:4
" Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?"
Zechariah 4:9
The hands of Zerubbabel Have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish it. Then you will know That the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you.
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:23
Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah. Who is among you of all His people? May the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up!
Ezra 1:2
Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah.
Ezra 1:3
Who is among you of all His people? May his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel (He is God), which is in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 44:28
Who says of Cyrus, ' He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, "You shall be built," And to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."
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Cross References
Zechariah 2:1 - 3
Then I raised my eyes and looked, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand.
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Cross References
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort, yes, comfort My people!" Says your God.
Isaiah 40:2
"Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD's hand Double for all her sins."
Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD will comfort Zion, He will comfort all her waste places; He will make her wilderness like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the LORD; Joy and gladness will be found in it, Thanksgiving and the voice of melody.
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Cross References
Isaiah 14:1
For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will still choose Israel, and settle them in their own land. The strangers will be joined with them, and they will cling to the house of Jacob.
Zechariah 2:12
And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His inheritance in the Holy Land, and will again choose Jerusalem.
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Cross References
Lamentations 2:17
The LORD has done what He purposed; He has fulfilled His word Which He commanded in days of old. He has thrown down and has not pitied, And He has caused an enemy to rejoice over you; He has exalted the horn of your adversaries.
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Cross References
Ezra 4:1
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel.
Ezra 4:4
Then the people of the land tried to discourage the people of Judah. They troubled them in building.
Ezra 4:7
In the days of Artaxerxes also, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabel, and the rest of their companions wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the letter was written in Aramaic script, and translated into the Aramaic language.
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Cross References
Psalms 75:10
"All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, But the horns of the righteous shall be exalted."
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Cross References
Psalms 75:4
I said to the boastful, 'Do not deal boastfully,' And to the wicked, 'Do not lift up the horn.
Psalms 75:5
Do not lift up your horn on high; Do not speak with a stiff neck.'
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