Zechariah — Chapter 9

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Zechariah 9:1 The ^Rburden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD.

Isa 13:1; Jer 23:33-38

Zechariah 9:2 And ^RHamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.

Num 13:21; 2 Kgs 23:33

Zechariah 9:3 And Tyrus did ^Rbuild herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets.

Josh 19:29; 2 Sam 24:7

Zechariah 9:4 Behold, ^Rthe LORD will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.

Prov 10:2; Prov 11:4

Zechariah 9:5 Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, ^Rand be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.

Jer 51:8-9; Ezek 26:15-21

Zechariah 9:6 And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

Zechariah 9:7 And ^RI will take away his ^Tblood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.

1 Sam 17:34-36; Ps 3:7

bloods

Zechariah 9:8 And ^RI will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.

Zech 2:1-13; Zech 12:8

Zechariah 9:9 ^RRejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and ^Thaving salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Zech 2:10; Ps 97:6-8

saving himself

Zechariah 9:10 And ^RI will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

Hos 1:7; Hos 2:18

Zechariah 9:11 As for thee also, ^R^Tby the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

Exod 24:8; Matt 26:28

whose covenant is by blood

Zechariah 9:12 ^RTurn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

Isa 52:2; Jer 31:6

Zechariah 9:13 When I have ^Rbent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.

Zech 1:21; Zech 10:3-7

Zechariah 9:14 And the LORD shall be ^Rseen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the LORD God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

Zech 2:5; Zech 12:8

Zechariah 9:15 The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and ^Rthey shall devour, and subdue ^Twith sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall ^Tbe filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.

Zech 10:5; Zech 12:6

the stones of the sling

fill both the bowls, etc

Zechariah 9:16 And the LORD their God ^Rshall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.

Ps 100:3; Isa 40:10

Zechariah 9:17 For ^Rhow great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men ^Tcheerful, and new wine the maids.

Ps 31:19; Ps 36:7

grow, or, speak

📚 Study This Chapter

📖 What We’re Reading

Zechariah 9:1–8 — Proud cities fall while the Lord guards his house

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The word reaches Damascus, Tyrus, Zidon, and Philistine cities. Accumulated wealth and strongholds fail, pride is cut off, and the Lord promises to encamp around his house against oppression.

Key Truth: Do not trust wealth or pride to secure the future.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Zechariah 9:9–12 — Zion’s lowly King speaks peace

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Zion is called to rejoice at a just, saving King riding an ass and its colt. Weapons are removed, peace reaches the nations, and covenant blood accompanies release of prisoners and a call to prisoners of hope.

Key Truth: Receive the promised King with humility and hope.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Zechariah 9:13–17 — The Lord defends and saves his flock

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Judah and Ephraim appear in battle imagery while the Lord’s presence, trumpet, and defense are announced. His people are saved as a flock and pictured as crown stones, with goodness and fruitful provision closing the chapter.

Key Truth: Receive salvation as the Lord’s care for his people.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Matthew 21:5 — Matthew cites the promised King’s lowly arrival on an ass and colt.

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How can hope in the lowly King shape your use of strength?

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