Zechariah 14:3 kjv — Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

King James Version

"Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle."

— Zechariah 14:3, King James Version

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Zechariah 14 — Context

1

Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.

2

For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.

3

Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

4

And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.

5

And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the Lord my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.

6

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:

Zechariah 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 14:3 say?
Zechariah 14:3 in the King James Version reads: “Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.”
Where is Zechariah 14:3 in the Bible?
Zechariah 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 14, verse 3.
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 14:3.
What translation should I read Zechariah 14:3 in?
Zechariah 14:3 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 14:3?
Zechariah 14:3 reads (KJV): “Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.” 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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