Zechariah 11:9 nasb — Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated;…

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"Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated; and let those who are left eat one another's flesh.""

— Zechariah 11:9, NASB

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Zechariah 11 — Context

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"For I will no longer have pity on the inhabitants of the land," declares the LORD; "but behold, I will cause the men to fall, each into another's power and into the power of his king; and they will strike the land, and I will not deliver them from their power."

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So I pastured the flock doomed to slaughter, hence the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs: the one I called Favor and the other I called Union; so I pastured the flock.

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Then I annihilated the three shepherds in one month, for my soul was impatient with them, and their soul also was weary of me.

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Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated; and let those who are left eat one another's flesh."

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I took my staff Favor and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples.

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So it was broken on that day, and thus the afflicted of the flock who were watching me realized that it was the word of the LORD.

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I said to them, "If it is good in your sight, give me my wages; but if not, never mind!" So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages.

Zechariah 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 11:9 say?
Zechariah 11:9 in the NASB reads: “Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated; and let those who are left eat one another's flesh."”
Where is Zechariah 11:9 in the Bible?
Zechariah 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 11, 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 11:9.
What translation should I read Zechariah 11:9 in?
Zechariah 11:9 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 11:9?
Zechariah 11:9 reads (NASB): “Then I said, "I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated; and let those who are left eat one another's flesh."” 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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