Zechariah 1:9 asv — Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will show thee what these are…

American Standard Version

"Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will show thee what these are. "

— Zechariah 1:9, American Standard Version

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Zechariah 1 — Context

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But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not overtake your fathers? and they turned and said, Like as Jehovah of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us.

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Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Shebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of Jehovah unto Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying,

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I saw in the night, and, behold, a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle-trees that were in the bottom; and behind him there were horses, red, sorrel, and white.

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Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will show thee what these are.

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And the man that stood among the myrtle-trees answered and said, These are they whom Jehovah hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.

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And they answered the angel of Jehovah that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.

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Then the angel of Jehovah answered and said, O Jehovah of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years?

Zechariah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 1:9 say?
Zechariah 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will show thee what these are. ”
Where is Zechariah 1:9 in the Bible?
Zechariah 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Zechariah 1:9 in?
Zechariah 1:9 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 1:9?
Zechariah 1:9 reads (ASV): “Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will show thee what these are. ” 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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