Zechariah 14:3 web — Then Yahweh will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

World English Bible

"Then Yahweh will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle."

— Zechariah 14:3, World English Bible

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Zechariah 14 — Context

1

Behold, a day of Yahweh comes, when your spoil will be divided in your midst.

2

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

3

Then Yahweh will go out and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

4

His feet will stand in that day on the Mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in two, from east to west, making a very great valley. Half of the mountain will move toward the north, and half of it toward the south.

5

You shall flee by the valley of my mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach to Azel; yes, you shall flee, just like you fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Yahweh my God will come, and all the holy ones with you.

6

It will happen in that day, that there will not be light, cold, or frost.

Zechariah 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 14:3 say?
Zechariah 14:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Yahweh will go out 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 (WEB): “Then Yahweh will go out 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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