Zechariah 12:9

Translations

Modern

So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Traditional

And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Literal

And it will come to pass on that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations who are coming against Jerusalem.

Latin

Et erit in die illa: quæram conterere omnes gentes quæ veniunt contra Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Notes

Zechariah 12:1–14:21

The theme of Jerusalem versus the nations connects the four messages in Zechariah's second oracle. The nations gather against Jerusalem at both the start (Zechariah 12:1–9) and the end (14:1–15) of the oracle. The repeated phrase on that day points to the future day of the Lord.

This oracle shows both judgment and blessing for Jerusalem. The main focus is the cleansing of the people of Israel (Zechariah 13:1), ending with God's universal kingdom (14:16–21). These future visions encouraged the Judeans of Zechariah's time to stay faithful despite feeling unimportant and helpless.

Theme notes and profiles

Apocalyptic Literature The Return of God’s Presence with His People

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
Zechariah 14:2–3
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.
Haggai 2:22
I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.
Zechariah 12:2
“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

David Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Death of North Korea Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration The Jews: Promises Respecting: Sanctification

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