Zechariah 11:11 kjv — And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord.

King James Version

"And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord."

— Zechariah 11:11, King James Version

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Zechariah 11 — Context

8

Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.

9

Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another.

10

And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.

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And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord.

12

And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.

13

And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord.

14

Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Zechariah 11:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:11 say?
Zechariah 11:11 in the King James Version reads: “And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord.”
Where is Zechariah 11:11 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verse 11.
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 11:11.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:11 in?
Zechariah 11:11 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 11:11?
Zechariah 11:11 reads (KJV): “And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord.” 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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