Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Zechariah 11:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Zechariah 11:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 11 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Two Shepherds
“Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;”
Zechariah 11:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zechariah 11:4
Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter. God commissions the prophet (representing the Messianic Shepherd) to "feed the flock of the slaughter" (re'eh et-tson ha-haregah, רְעֵה אֶת־צֹאן הַהֲרֵגָה). The term haregah means slaughter, killing—these sheep are doomed, destined for destruction. The phrase recalls Isaiah 53:7: "He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter." This flock represents Israel under corrupt leadership, heading toward judgment.The command "Feed" (re'eh, רְעֵה) means to shepherd, tend, pasture—providing care, guidance, and protection. God sends a faithful sheph...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 11:4
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“especially the oppressed of the flock. I took for myself two staffs. The one I called Favor, and the other I called Union, and I fed the flock.”
“that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers”
“go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem”
“he saw the city and wept over it”
“who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;”
“Don't touch me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'”
“and he shall feed them”
“you shall flee”
“I have labored in vain”