Zechariah 6:2 kjva — In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;"

— Zechariah 6:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zechariah 6 — Context

1

And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass.

2

In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;

3

And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.

4

Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?

5

And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

Zechariah 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 6:2 say?
Zechariah 6:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;”
Where is Zechariah 6:2 in the Bible?
Zechariah 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 6, verse 2.
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 6:2.
What translation should I read Zechariah 6:2 in?
Zechariah 6:2 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 6:2?
Zechariah 6:2 reads (KJVA): “In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;” 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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