Zechariah 9:10

Zechariah 9:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And I 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.
• New International Version (NIV)I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim And the horse from Jerusalem; The battle bow shall be cut off. He shall speak peace to the nations; His dominion shall be ‘from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.’

Context of Zechariah 9:10

8Then I will surround my temple to protect it like a guard from anyone crossing back and forth; so no one will cross over against them anymore as an oppressor, for now I myself have seen it. 9Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you: he is legitimate and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey – on a young donkey, the foal of a female donkey. I will remove the chariot from Ephraim and the warhorse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be removed. Then he will announce peace to the nations. His dominion will be from sea to sea and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth. 11Moreover, as for you, because of our covenant relationship secured with blood, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. 12Return to the stronghold, you prisoners, with hope; today I declare that I will return double what was taken from you.

Zechariah 9:10 word by word

וְהִכְרַתִּי־רֶ֣כֶב מֵאֶפְרַ֗יִם וְסוּס֙ מִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם וְנִכְרְתָה֙ קֶ֣שֶׁת מִלְחָמָ֔ה וְדִבֶּ֥ר שָׁל֖וֹם לַגּוֹיִ֑ם וּמָשְׁלוֹ֙ מִיָּ֣ם עַד־יָ֔ם וּמִנָּהָ֖ר עַד־אַפְסֵי־אָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And I will cut offכָּרַתkârath · to cut: eliminateH3772
• the chariotרֶ֫כֶבrekeb · chariotH7393
• from Ephraimאֶפְרַ֫יִם'ephrayim · EphraimH669
• and the horseסוּסsûs sûs · horseH5483
• from Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵםyerûshâlaim yerûshâlayim · JerusalemH3389
• and the battleמִלְחָמָהmilchâmâh · battleH4421
• bowקֶ֫שֶׁתqesheth · bowH7198
• and he shall speakדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• peaceשָׁלוֹםshâlôm shâlôm · peaceH7965
• unto the heathenגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• and his dominionמֹ֫שֶׁלmôshel · dominionH4915
• from seaיָםyâm · seaH3220
• and from the riverנָהָרnâhâr · RiverH5104
• to the endsאֶ֫פֶס'ephes · endH657
• of the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Zechariah 9:10

• Hosea 1:7But I will have pity on the nation of Judah. I will deliver them by the Lord their God; I will not deliver them by the warrior’s bow, by sword, by military victory, by chariot horses, or by chariots.”
• Hosea 2:18“At that time I will make a covenant for them with the wild animals, the birds of the air, and the creatures that crawl on the ground. I will abolish the warrior’s bow and sword – that is, every weapon of warfare – from the land, and I will allow them to live securely.”
• Micah 5:10“In that day,” says the Lord, “I will destroy your horses from your midst, and smash your chariots.
• Haggai 2:22I will overthrow royal thrones and shatter the might of earthly kingdoms. I will overthrow chariots and those who ride them, and horses and their riders will fall as people kill one another.
• 2 Corinthians 10:4for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments
• Zechariah 10:4From him will come the cornerstone, the wall peg, the battle bow, and every ruler.
• Psalms 72:3The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.
• Isaiah 11:10At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.
• Isaiah 49:6he says, “Is it too insignificant a task for you to be my servant, to reestablish the tribes of Jacob, and restore the remnant of Israel? I will make you a light to the nations, so you can bring my deliverance to the remote regions of the earth.”
• Isaiah 57:18I have seen their behavior, but I will heal them and give them rest, and I will once again console those who mourn.
• Micah 4:2Many nations will come, saying, “Come on! Let’s go up to the Lord’s mountain, to the temple of Jacob’s God, so he can teach us his commands and we can live by his laws.” For Zion will be the source of instruction; the Lord’s teachings will proceed from Jerusalem.
• Acts 10:36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all) –
• Romans 15:9and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:18And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
• Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
• Colossians 1:20and through him to reconcile all things to himself by making peace through the blood of his cross – through him, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

Commentaries on Zechariah 9:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem - No wars shall be employed to spread the kingdom of the Messiah; for it shall be founded and established, "not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord of hosts," Zechariah 4:6.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10And I will cut off the chariot - The horse is the symbol of worldly power, as the ass is of meekness. “Some,” says the Psalmist, “put their trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” Psalm 20:7. “A horse is but a vain thing to save a man” Psalm 33:17. “He delighteth not in the strength of a horse” Psalm 147:10). In scarcely any place in Holy Scripture is the horse spoken of in relation to man, except as the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-17Verses 9-17 The prophet breaks forth into a joyful representation of the coming of the Messiah, of whom the ancient Jews explained this prophecy. He took the character of their King, when he entered Jerusalem amidst the hosannas of the multitude. But his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. It shall not be advanced by outward force or carnal weapons. His gospel shall be preached to the world, and be received among the heathen. A sinful state is a state of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Here, Israel contrasts with Judah, the southern kingdom. The pairing of Israel and Jerusalem represents a reunited Israel and the reclaiming of the covenant land. The kingdoms of Assyria, Babylonia, Persia, and Israel were created through military conquest. In contrast, the kingdom of the Messiah will dismantle war machinery and eliminate all weapons (see Isaiah 2:4; 9:5; Micah 5:10–11; Joel 3:10). The Euphrates River marked the northern border of the…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. (Is 2:4; Ho 2:18; Mi 5:10). Ephraim ... Jerusalem--the ten tribes, and Judah and Benjamin; both alike to be restored hereafter. speak peace--command it authoritatively. dominion ... from sea ... river ... ends of ... earth--fulfilling Ge 15:18; Ex 23:31; and Psa 72:8. "Sea ... sea," are the Red Sea and Mediterranean. The "river" is the Euphrates. Jerusalem and the Holy Land, extended to the limits promised to Abraham, are to be the center of His…Read the comment

Topics related to Zechariah 9:10

• Church
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• Gentiles
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Commentaries on Zechariah 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings