Zechariah 1:9 nasb — Then I said, "My lord, what are these?" And the angel who was speaking with me said to me, "I will show you what these…

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"Then I said, "My lord, what are these?" And the angel who was speaking with me said to me, "I will show you what these are.""

— Zechariah 1:9, NASB

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Zechariah 1 — Context

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"But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? Then they repented and said, 'As the LORD of hosts purposed to do to us in accordance with our ways and our deeds, so He has dealt with us.'"'"

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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 the LORD came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, as follows:

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I saw at night, and behold, a man was riding on a red horse, and he was standing among the myrtle trees which were in the ravine, with red, sorrel and white horses behind him.

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Then I said, "My lord, what are these?" And the angel who was speaking with me said to me, "I will show you what these are."

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And the man who was standing among the myrtle trees answered and said, "These are those whom the LORD has sent to patrol the earth."

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So they answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees and said, "We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is peaceful and quiet."

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Then the angel of the LORD said, "O LORD of hosts, how long will You have no compassion for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been indignant these seventy years?"

Zechariah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 1:9 say?
Zechariah 1:9 in the NASB reads: “Then I said, "My lord, what are these?" And the angel who was speaking with me said to me, "I will show you 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 (NASB): “Then I said, "My lord, what are these?" And the angel who was speaking with me said to me, "I will show you 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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