📖 Zechariah — Chapter 8 (KJV)
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Zechariah 8:1 Again the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,
Zechariah 8:2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.
Zechariah 8:3 Thus saith the LORD; RI am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.
Zechariah 8:4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; RThere shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for Tvery age.
Zechariah 8:5 And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls Rplaying in the streets thereof.
Zechariah 8:6 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, Rshould it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.
Zechariah 8:7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from Tthe Rwest country;
Zechariah 8:8 And I will bring them, Rand they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.
Zechariah 8:9 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; RLet your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.
Zechariah 8:10 For Rbefore these days Tthere was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour.
Zechariah 8:11 But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.
Zechariah 8:12 For Rthe seed shall be Tprosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.
Zechariah 8:13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were Ra curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.
Zechariah 8:14 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and RI repented not:
Zechariah 8:15 So again Rhave I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.
Zechariah 8:16 These Rare the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; Texecute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
Zechariah 8:17 And Rlet none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.
Zechariah 8:18 And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,
Zechariah 8:19 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of Rthe fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful Tfeasts; therefore love the truth and peace.
Zechariah 8:20 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that Rthere shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:
Zechariah 8:21 And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, RLet us go Tspeedily Tto pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also.
Zechariah 8:22 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and Tto pray before the LORD.
Zechariah 8:23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that Rten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 8:1–8 — The Lord returns to a truthful and inhabited city
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord’s zeal for Zion leads to a promise of dwelling in Jerusalem. Elderly people and playing children fill its streets, while people gathered from east and west become his people in truth and righteousness.
Key Truth: Let restoration include safety and belonging for every generation.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Again the ____ of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,” (Zechariah 8:1)
Find it in Zechariah 8:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ of the city shall be full of boys and girls …” (Zechariah 8:5)
Find it in Zechariah 8:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… be my people, and I will be their God, in ____ and in righteousness.” (Zechariah 8:8)
Find it in Zechariah 8:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 8:9–17 — Strong hands are joined with truthful and peaceful conduct
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Former hardship gives way to fruitful provision and blessing. The rebuilding people are encouraged not to fear and instructed to speak truth, judge for peace, reject evil designs, and refuse false oaths.
Key Truth: Build shared life through truthful and peaceful dealings.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these ____ by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the …” (Zechariah 8:9)
Find it in Zechariah 8:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: ____ ye not.” (Zechariah 8:15)
Find it in Zechariah 8:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And let none of you imagine ____ in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false …” (Zechariah 8:17)
Find it in Zechariah 8:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 8:18–23 — Fasts become joy and nations seek the Lord
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Former fasts are promised as cheerful feasts, with a call to love truth and peace. Cities and strong nations seek the Lord, and people of many languages ask to accompany a Jew because God is with him.
Key Truth: Let God’s presence make your community welcoming to seekers.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,” (Zechariah 8:18)
Find it in Zechariah 8:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… come to pass, that there shall come people, and the ____ of many cities:” (Zechariah 8:20)
Find it in Zechariah 8:20 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth …” (Zechariah 8:19)
Find it in Zechariah 8:19 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Haggai 2:19 — Haggai also marks a turning point with the Lord’s promise of blessing.
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Reflect and Apply
What would truth and peace change in your community’s daily life?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 8:1–8 (The Lord returns to a truthful and inhabited city) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 8:9–17 (Strong hands are joined with truthful and peaceful conduct) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 8:18–23 (Fasts become joy and nations seek the Lord) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How are truth and peace to shape community life?
5. What reason do people of many languages give for joining the Jew?
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