Zechariah 14:15 net — This is the kind of plague that will devastate horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the other animals in those camps.

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"This is the kind of plague that will devastate horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the other animals in those camps."

— Zechariah 14:15, NET Bible

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Zechariah 14 — Context

12

But this will be the nature of the plague with which the LORD will strike all the nations that have fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will decay while they stand on their feet, their eyes will rot away in their sockets, and their tongues will dissolve in their mouths.

13

On that day there will be great confusion from the LORD among them; they will seize each other and attack one another violently.

14

Moreover, Judah will fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be gathered up– gold, silver, and clothing in great abundance.

15

This is the kind of plague that will devastate horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the other animals in those camps.

16

Then all who survive from all the nations that came to attack Jerusalem will go up annually to worship the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, and to observe the Feast of Shelters.

17

But if any of the nations anywhere on earth refuse to go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, they will get no rain.

18

If the Egyptians will not do so, they will get no rain– instead there will be the kind of plague which the LORD inflicts on any nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Shelters.

Zechariah 14:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 14:15 say?
Zechariah 14:15 in the NET Bible reads: “This is the kind of plague that will devastate horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the other animals in those camps.”
Where is Zechariah 14:15 in the Bible?
Zechariah 14:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 14, verse 15.
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 14:15.
What translation should I read Zechariah 14:15 in?
Zechariah 14:15 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 14:15?
Zechariah 14:15 reads (NET): “This is the kind of plague that will devastate horses, mules, camels, donkeys, and all the other animals in those camps.” 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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