📖 Zechariah — Chapter 13 (KJV)
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Zechariah 13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to Rthe house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for Tuncleanness.
Zechariah 13:2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that RI will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.
Zechariah 13:3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth.
Zechariah 13:4 And it shall come to pass in that day, that Rthe prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear Ta rough garment to Tdeceive:
Zechariah 13:5 But he shall say, RI am no prophet, I am an husbandman; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.
Zechariah 13:6 And one shall say unto him, RWhat are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.
Zechariah 13:7 Awake, RO sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.
Zechariah 13:8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, Rtwo parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.
Zechariah 13:9 And I will Rbring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 13:1–3 — A fountain cleanses while false prophecy is removed
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A fountain is opened for sin and uncleanness. Idols and the unclean spirit are removed, and false speech in the Lord’s name is confronted even within the prophet’s own household.
Key Truth: Keep claims made in God’s name accountable to truth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “In that day there shall be a ____ opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants …” (Zechariah 13:1)
Find it in Zechariah 13:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean ____ to pass out of the land.” (Zechariah 13:2)
Find it in Zechariah 13:2 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his ____ and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, …” (Zechariah 13:3)
Find it in Zechariah 13:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 13:4–6 — Deceptive prophetic appearances become shameful
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Prophets are described as ashamed of their visions and abandoning garments used to deceive. Denial of being a prophet and a question about wounds continue the scene; the wording should be read in its surrounding context.
Key Truth: Do not use religious appearance to conceal deception.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it shall ____ to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be …” (Zechariah 13:4)
Find it in Zechariah 13:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But he shall say, I am no ____ , I am an husbandman; for man taught me to …” (Zechariah 13:5)
Find it in Zechariah 13:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And one shall say unto him, ____ are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, …” (Zechariah 13:6)
Find it in Zechariah 13:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Zechariah 13:7–9 — The struck shepherd and refined remnant
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord calls the sword against his shepherd and the sheep scatter. A surviving third is brought through refining fire, calls on his name, and receives the mutual declaration of belonging between God and his people.
Key Truth: Let trial lead toward renewed trust and faithful belonging.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man …” (Zechariah 13:7)
Find it in Zechariah 13:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And it shall ____ to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, …” (Zechariah 13:8)
Find it in Zechariah 13:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… third part through the fire, and will refine them as ____ is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: …” (Zechariah 13:9)
Find it in Zechariah 13:9 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 26:31 — Jesus cites the striking of the shepherd and scattering of the flock.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What claim or appearance should you bring into greater agreement with truth?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 13:1–3 (A fountain cleanses while false prophecy is removed) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 13:4–6 (Deceptive prophetic appearances become shameful) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Zechariah 13:7–9 (The struck shepherd and refined remnant) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What purpose is named for the opened fountain?
5. What mutual recognition follows refining and answered prayer?
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