Zechariah 1:10 web — The man who stood among the myrtle trees answered, "They are the ones Yahweh has sent to go back and forth through the…

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"The man who stood among the myrtle trees answered, "They are the ones Yahweh has sent to go back and forth through the earth.""

— Zechariah 1:10, World English Bible

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Zechariah 1 — Context

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On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying,

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"I had a vision in the night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in a ravine; and behind him there were red, brown, and white horses.

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Then I asked, 'My lord, what are these?'" The angel who talked with me said to me, "I will show you what these are."

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The man who stood among the myrtle trees answered, "They are the ones Yahweh has sent to go back and forth through the earth."

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They reported to the angel of Yahweh who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, "We have walked back and forth through the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and in peace."

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Then the angel of Yahweh replied, "O Yahweh of Armies, how long will you not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which you have had indignation these seventy years?"

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Yahweh answered the angel who talked with me with kind and comforting words.

Zechariah 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 1:10 say?
Zechariah 1:10 in the World English Bible reads: “The man who stood among the myrtle trees answered, "They are the ones Yahweh has sent to go back and forth through the earth."”
Where is Zechariah 1:10 in the Bible?
Zechariah 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Zechariah is traditionally attributed to Zechariah son of Berechiah. It was written c. 520–470 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah encourages the temple builders with a series of eight night visions and oracles, all pointing forward to the coming King who will enter Jerusalem on a donkey and be "pierced" for his people. It is one of the most messianic books in the Old Testament.
What are the major themes of Zechariah?
Zechariah explores themes including Vision, Coming King, Messiah, Temple, Day of the LORD. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zechariah 1:10.
What translation should I read Zechariah 1:10 in?
Zechariah 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zechariah 1:10?
Zechariah 1:10 reads (WEB): “The man who stood among the myrtle trees answered, "They are the ones Yahweh has sent to go back and forth through the earth."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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