Book of zechariah chapter 14

Zechariah 14 refers to this coming day of the lord. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Those shall be reckoned with that fought against jerusalem zechariah 14. Although some seek to explain the chapter in terms of past historical invasions of israel or the ongoing spiritual battles of the church, i think that in light of the context of zechariah, this chapter is best explained. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. Oct 19, 2015 the book of zechariah chapter 14 markrecords. Zechariah 18, sometimes referred to as first zechariah, was written in the sixth century bce. Zechariah 14 kjv behold, the day of the lord cometh, and bible. The visions of zechariah chapters 18 and the prophecies of the lord chapters 9 14. We must assert that this section, chapters 914, is very messianic. The book of zechariah chapters 814 19 questions by pdbroom last updated. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. The book of zechariah chapters 8 14 19 questions by pdbroom last updated. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b.

Zechariah 914, often called second zechariah, contains within the text no datable references to specific events or individuals but most scholars will. Behold, the day of the lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 9 14 approximately 480 b. Zechariah 14, common english bible ceb the bible app. Zechariah gave us more of the story, and showed how god is interested in lives of his people, not only buildings. Zechariah was a prophet during the same time as haggai, about 20 years after the israelites were released from their captivity in babylon. This 14th chapter of zechariah continues what was started back in chapter 12of this book. The passage is written in simple language that any ten year old can understand. Youre likely as blind to the future as everybody else, but even if you happen to be some kind of prophet, you only see a narrow part of what will happen and may not understand what it means. It shall come to pass in that day that there will be no light. It says that the lord will return to this earth at a time when the jews are back in the land of. Im bringing all the godless nations to war against jerusalem houses plundered, women raped, half the city taken into exile, the other half left behind. Zechariah chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new.

And these chapters consist of prophesies concerning a large range of time from zechariahs day through to the millennium when jesus the messiah is reigning in jerusalem. We must assert that this section, chapters 9 14, is very messianic. Zechariah 14 nkjv the day of the lord behold, the day bible. Behold, a day of the lord comes, when your spoil will be divided in your midst. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b.

Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next subject of our study. Daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi the gospel according to matthew the gospel according to mark. Well, zechariah 14 not only implies that the lord is coming back to this earth again, it says so point blank. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Jesus will come, according to zechariah, as savior, judge, and ultimately, as the righteous king ruling his people from jerusalem 14. Even luther said, in this chapter, i surrender, for i am not certain of what the prophet treats. That day is a reference to the day of the lord, and the one who stands on the.

Apr 09, 2011 most modern scholars believe the book of zechariah was written by at least two different people. Bible teaching from the book of zechariah chapter 14, part 1. Zechariah probably wrote the undated part of his book chap. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else and as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. The last chapter depicts peoples from all over the world coming to worship god, who desires that all people follow him. The lord comes and reigns a day of the lord is coming, jerusalem, when your possessions will be plundered and divided up within your very walls. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be taken from the city. 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. They will seize each other by the hand and attack one another. Jesus told us to go to the ends of the earth with the gospel but in the. Zechariah 9 14, often called second zechariah, contains within the text no datable references to specific events or individuals but most scholars will. Book of zechariah, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve.

Zechariah 14 new international version niv the lord comes and reigns. But then god will march out against the godless nations and fighta great war. Zechariah with book summary interlinear study bible. Enduring word bible commentary zechariah chapter 14. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. It seems that the ot authors used past and current events to overshadow future events.

Zechariah 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. David guzik commentary on zechariah 14, where israel is attacked but defended by the. Most modern scholars believe the book of zechariah was written by at least two different people. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn, and correct his people. This chapter is a part of a section socalled second zechariah consisting of zechariah 914. As chapters 18 are quoted most often by john in the revelation, so chapters 9 14 are quoted most often in the gospels. Lets turn our attention to the old testament minor prophet zechariah and the 12th chapter of his prophecies. The book of zechariahchapter the sovereignty of god and the elect introduction posted in articles, idioms, phrases and concepts, prophecyeschatology, the tanach. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. Most likely zechariah wrote the entire book that bears his name. Zechariah 14 commentary verses 111 explaining the book.

For i will gather all nations against jerusalem to battle. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. Zechariah chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people. If the egyptians dont make the pilgrimage and worship. Zechariah is the thirteenth of the total 14 chapters in the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Zechariah chapter 14 parallel hebrew old testament. That day is a reference to the day of the lord, and. The holy bible book 38 zechariah kjv dramatized audio duration.

In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions. Aug 31, 2016 bible teaching from the book of zechariah chapter 14, part 1. So, lets read zechariah 12 and then attempt to explain what it. Were entering the last main section of this book today as chapters 1214 comprise one main section of this book. Zechariah 14 the lord comes and reigns a day of bible. This is done by an earthquake similar to the one found in the book of amos more. Jul 09, 2015 the book of zechariahchapter the sovereignty of god and the elect introduction posted in articles, idioms, phrases and concepts, prophecyeschatology, the tanach, versebyverse bible studies.

The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. If any of these survivors fail to make the annual pilgrimage to jerusalem to worship the king, godoftheangelarmies, there will be no rain. Zechariah 14 prophetic issues lamb and lion ministries. As chapters 18 are quoted most often by john in the revelation, so chapters 914 are quoted most often in the gospels.

He then is likely to have been killed by his own compatriots see 3. It is promised that there shall be great resort to the church, and great purity and piety in it, zechariah 14. The book of zechariah, especially chapter 14, stands as a continual corrective to all those theories which deny the literal, future restoration of israel, after a period of chastening, in her own land, over whom the messiah will reign in zion 1968, 334335. Zechariah 14 is the fourteenth and the last chapter in the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. I will gather all the nations to jerusalem to fight against it. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. It says that the lord will return to this earth at a time when the jews are back in the land of israel and their capital city, jerusalem, is under siege. This chapter has been considered somewhat of an enigma by commentators for centuries. Chapters 9 to 14 are undated but include material indicating that zechariahs prophetic activity may well have extended into the midfifth century b. The coming of the great king daily portion 10505 no more infant of days. The visions show that the lord remembers his promises and his love for his people.

Zechariah 14 niv the lord comes and reigns a day of bible. Book of haggai is the second shortest in the old testement while zechariah is one of the longest of the minor prophets. Zechariahs first prophecy came two months after haggai started. And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of olives, which is before jerusalem on the east, and the mount of olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Zechariah, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of zechariahchapter 14 white feather ministries.