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Zechariah 11:17 nasb — "Woe to the worthless shepherd Who leaves the flock! A sword will be on his arm And on his right eye! His arm will be t…

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""Woe to the worthless shepherd Who leaves the flock! A sword will be on his arm And on his right eye! His arm will be totally withered And his right eye will be blind.""

— Zechariah 11:17, NASB

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Zechariah 11 — Context

14

Then I cut in pieces my second staff Union, to break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

15

The LORD said to me, "Take again for yourself the equipment of a foolish shepherd.

16

"For behold, I am going to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not care for the perishing, seek the scattered, heal the broken, or sustain the one standing, but will devour the flesh of the fat sheep and tear off their hoofs.

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"Woe to the worthless shepherd Who leaves the flock! A sword will be on his arm And on his right eye! His arm will be totally withered And his right eye will be blind."

Zechariah 11:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:17 say?
Zechariah 11:17 in the NASB reads: “"Woe to the worthless shepherd Who leaves the flock! A sword will be on his arm And on his right eye! His arm will be totally withered And his right eye will be blind."”
Where is Zechariah 11:17 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, verse 17.
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 11:17.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:17 in?
Zechariah 11:17 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 11:17?
Zechariah 11:17 reads (NASB): “"Woe to the worthless shepherd Who leaves the flock! A sword will be on his arm And on his right eye! His arm will be totally withered And his right eye will be blind."” 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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