Zechariah 1:20 net — Next the LORD showed me four blacksmiths.

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"Next the LORD showed me four blacksmiths."

— Zechariah 1:20, NET Bible

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Zechariah 1 — Context

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Speak up again with the message of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies:‘My cities will once more overflow with prosperity, and once more the LORD will comfort Zion and validate his choice of Jerusalem.’”

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Vision Two: The Four Horns(2:1) Once again I looked and this time I saw four horns.

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So I asked the angelic messenger who spoke with me,“What are these?” He replied,“These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”

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Next the LORD showed me four blacksmiths.

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I asked,“What are these going to do?” He answered,“These horns are the ones that have scattered Judah so that there is no one to be seen. But the blacksmiths have come to terrify Judah’s enemies and cut off the horns of the nations that have thrust themselves against the land of Judah in order to scatter its people.”

Zechariah 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 1:20 say?
Zechariah 1:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Next the LORD showed me four blacksmiths.”
Where is Zechariah 1:20 in the Bible?
Zechariah 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Zechariah 1:20 in?
Zechariah 1:20 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 1:20?
Zechariah 1:20 reads (NET): “Next the LORD showed me four blacksmiths.” 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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