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Zechariah 9:1 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Zechariah 9:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Zechariah chapter 9 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Judgment on Israel's Enemies
“The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD.”
Zechariah 9:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Zechariah 9:1
The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof—this oracle begins with massa (מַשָּׂא, "burden"), a technical term for weighty prophetic proclamation, often of judgment. The phrase "in the land of Hadrach" identifies an Aramean region north of Damascus, likely the territory around the Orontes River valley. Hadrach appears in Assyrian texts as Hatarikka, confirming its historical existence. "Damascus shall be the rest thereof" (u-Dammaseq menuchato, וְדַמֶּשֶׂק מְנֻחָתוֹ) means Damascus will be the oracle's resting place—where divine judgment s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Zechariah 9:1
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“for he will pluck my feet out of the net.”
“and Arpad; for they have heard evil news”
“and it falls on Israel.”
“which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw:”
“my strength”
“he and his servants”
“The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.”
“says Yahweh of Armies, and it will enter into the house of the thief”