Zechariah 12:9 bbe — And it will come about on that day that I will take in hand the destruction of all the nations who come against Jerusal…

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"And it will come about on that day that I will take in hand the destruction of all the nations who come against Jerusalem."

— Zechariah 12:9, Bible in Basic English

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Zechariah 12 — Context

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In that day I will make the families of Judah like a pot with fire in it among trees, and like a flaming stick among cut grain; they will send destruction on all the peoples round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem will be living again in the place which is hers, that is, in Jerusalem.

7

And the Lord will give salvation to the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the family of David and the glory of the people of Jerusalem may not be greater than that of Judah.

8

In that day the Lord will be a cover over the people of Jerusalem; and he who is feeble among them in that day will be as strong as David, and the family of David will be as God, as the angel of the Lord before them.

9

And it will come about on that day that I will take in hand the destruction of all the nations who come against Jerusalem.

10

And I will send down on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of prayer; and their eyes will be turned to the one who was wounded by their hands: and they will be weeping for him as for an only son, and their grief for him will be bitter, like the grief of one sorrowing for his oldest son.

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In that day there will be a great weeping in Jerusalem, like the weeping of Hadad-rimmon in the valley of Megiddon.

12

And the land will give itself to weeping, every family separately; the family of David by themselves, and their wives by themselves; the family of Nathan by themselves, and their wives by themselves;

Zechariah 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 12:9 say?
Zechariah 12:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And it will come about on that day that I will take in hand the destruction of all the nations who come against Jerusalem.”
Where is Zechariah 12:9 in the Bible?
Zechariah 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 12, 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 12:9.
What translation should I read Zechariah 12:9 in?
Zechariah 12:9 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 12:9?
Zechariah 12:9 reads (BBE): “And it will come about on that day that I will take in hand the destruction of all the nations who come against Jerusalem.” 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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