Zechariah 13:7

“Sword! Rouse yourself against my shepherd, 1 the man who stands close to me— 1 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. 1 Strike the shepherd, 1 and the flock will scatter! 1 For I will turn my hand against the lowly ones. 1

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In The King James Version

Awake, O 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.

In Context

6But someone will say to him, 'What are these wounds between your arms?' and he will answer, 'I was wounded with those in my friends' house.'” 1

8Then it will come about that throughout all the land—this is Yahweh's declaration— 1 that two-thirds of it will be cut off! Those people will perish; 1 only one-third will remain there. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 32:41When I sharpen my glittering sword, 1 and when my hand begins to bring justice, 1 I will render vengeance on my enemies, 1 and I will pay back those who hate me. 1

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; 1 and the rule will be on his shoulder; 1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, 1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 1 Prince of Peace. 1

Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather in his arm the lambs, 1 and carry them close to his heart, 1 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young. 1

Isaiah 53:10Yet it was Yahweh's will to crush him and make him ill. When he makes his life an offering for sin, 1 he will see his offspring, he will prolong his days, and Yahweh's purpose will be accomplished through him. 1

Jeremiah 47:6Woe, sword of Yahweh! How long will it be until you become silent? 1 Go back to your scabbard! Stop and be silent. 1

Ezekiel 21:9“Son of man, prophesy and say, 'The Lord says this: 1 “Say: A sword! A sword! It will be sharpened and polished! 1

Matthew Henry on Zechariah 13:2-7

Evangelical Predictions; The Destruction of False Prophets. ( b. c. 500.) 1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. 2 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord of hosts, that I 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. 3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy,… Read the whole commentary →

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