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Hearts like Flint 1 In the fourth year of [the reign of] King Darius [of Persia], the word of the Lordcame to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month,which isChislev (Dec 7, 518b.c.). 2 Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech and their men to seek the favor of the […]

The Coming Peace and Prosperity of Zion 1 Then the word of the Lordof hosts came [to me], saying, 2 “Thus says the Lordof hosts, ‘I amjealous for Zion with great jealousy [demanding what is rightfully and uniquely mine], and I am jealous for her with great wrath [against her enemies].’ 3 Thus says the […]

Prophecies against Neighboring Nations 1 Theoracle (a burdensome message) of the word of the Lordis against the land of Hadrach [in Syria], with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the Lord), 2 And Hamath also, which borders on it (Damascus), Tyre and […]

God Will Bless Judah and Ephraim 1 Askforrain from the Lordat the time of the spring rain. It is the Lordwho makes the thunder clouds; And He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field to everyone. 2 For the teraphim (household idols) speak wickedness (emptiness, worthlessness), And the diviners see lying visions […]

The Doomed Flock 1 Open your doors, O Lebanon, That fire may devour your cedars. 2 Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen, Because the magnificent trees have been destroyed; Wail, O oaks of Bashan, For the inaccessible forest [on the steep mountainside] has come down. 3 There is a sound of the shepherds’ […]

Jerusalem to Be Attacked 1 Theoracle (a burdensome message) of the word of the Lordconcerning Israel. Thus declares the Lordwho stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth and forms the spirit of man within him: 2 “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling (staggering) to all […]

False Prophets Ashamed 1 “In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the people of Jerusalem for [cleansing from] sin and impurity. 2 “In that day,” declares the Lordof hosts, “I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be […]

God Will Battle Jerusalem’s Foes 1 Behold, a day is coming for the Lordwhen the spoil taken from you (Jerusalem) will be divided in your midst. 2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured and the houses plundered and the women ravished; and half of the […]