Zechariah 6

A Vision of Four Chariots

1 Then I turned and raised my eyes and looked, and behold, four chariots were coming from between two mountains, and the mountains were mountains of bronze. 2 With the first chariot were a red horses, with the second chariot b black horses, 3 with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot dappled horses - strong steeds. 4 Then I answered c and said to the angel who talked with me, "What are these, my lord?" 5 And the angel answered and said to me, d "These are four spirits of heaven, who go out from their e station before the Lord of all the earth. 6 1 "The one with the black horses is going to f the north country, the white are going after them, and the dappled are going toward the south country." 7 Then the strong steeds went out, eager to go, that they might g walk to and fro throughout the earth. And He said, "Go, walk to and fro throughout the earth." So they walked to and fro throughout the earth. 8 And He called to me, and spoke to me, saying, "See, those who go toward the north country have given rest to My h Spirit in the north country."

The Crown and the Temple

9 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: 10 "Receive the gift from the captives - from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have come from Babylon - and go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah. 11 "Take the silver and gold, make i an 2 elaborate crown, and set it on the head of j Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest. 12 "Then speak to him, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, saying:
"Behold, k the Man whose name is the l BRANCH!
From His place He shall 3 branch out,
m And He shall build the temple of the LORD;
13 Yes, He shall build the temple of the LORD.
He n shall bear the glory,
And shall sit and rule on His throne;
So o He shall be a priest on His throne,
And the counsel of peace shall be between 4 them both." '
14 "Now the 5 elaborate crown shall be p for a memorial in the temple of the LORD 6 for Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and Hen the son of Zephaniah.

15 "Even q those from afar shall come and build the temple of the LORD. Then you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you. And this shall come to pass if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God."

  1. Cross References
    Zechariah 1:8
    I saw by night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the myrtle trees in the hollow; and behind him were horses: red, sorrel, and white.
    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.
  2. Cross References
    Revelation 6:5
    When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come and see." So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.
  3. Cross References
    Zechariah 5:10
    So I said to the angel who talked with me, "Where are they carrying the basket?
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 104:4
    Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire.
    Hebrews 1:7
    And of the angels He says: "Who makes His angels spirits And His ministers a flame of fire.
    Hebrews 1:14
    Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
  5. Cross References
    1 Kings 22:19
    Then Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by, on His right hand and on His left.
    Daniel 7:10
    A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened.
    Zechariah 4:14
    So he said, "These are the two anointed ones, who stand beside the Lord of the whole earth.
    Luke 1:19
    And the angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and was sent to speak to you and bring you these glad tidings.
  6. Cross References
    Jeremiah 1:14
    Then the LORD said to me: "Out of the north calamity shall break forth On all the inhabitants of the land.
    Ezekiel 1:4
    Then I looked, and behold, a whirlwind was coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire.
  7. Cross References
    Genesis 13:17
    "Arise, walk in the land through its length and its width, for I give it to you."
    Zechariah 1:10
    And the man who stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, "These are the ones whom the LORD has sent to walk to and fro throughout the earth.
  8. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 10:4
    If the spirit of the ruler rises against you, Do not leave your post; For conciliation pacifies great offenses.
  9. Cross References
    Exodus 29:6
    You shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.
  10. Cross References
    Ezra 3:2
    Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.
    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 3:1
    Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.
  11. Cross References
    John 1:45
    Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote - Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
  12. Cross References
    Isaiah 4:2
    In that day the Branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious; And the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and appealing For those of Israel who have escaped.
    Isaiah 11:1
    There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
    Jeremiah 23:5
    Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.
    Jeremiah 33:15
    In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David A Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.
    Zechariah 3:8
    Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, You and your companions who sit before you, For they are a wondrous sign; For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.
  13. Cross References
    Matthew 16:18
    And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
    Ephesians 2:20
    Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone.
    Hebrews 3:3
    For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house.
  14. Cross References
    Isaiah 22:24
    They will hang on him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the posterity, all vessels of small quantity, from the cups to all the pitchers.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 110:4
    The LORD has sworn And will not relent, "You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.
    Hebrews 3:1
    Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus.
  16. Cross References
    Exodus 12:14
    So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to the LORD throughout your generations. You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance.
    Mark 14:9
    "Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
  17. Cross References
    Isaiah 57:19
    "I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near," Says the LORD, "And I will heal him."
    Ephesians 2:13
    But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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