King James Version

What Does Zechariah 6:1 Mean?

And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass.

Context

1

And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass.

2

In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;

3

And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses. bay: or, strong

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
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Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Zechariah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

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