Zechariah 6:7 net — All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth.” The Lord had sa…

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"All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth.” The Lord had said,“Go! Walk about over the earth!” So they are doing so."

— Zechariah 6:7, NET Bible

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Zechariah 6 — Context

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Then I asked the angelic messenger who was speaking with me,“What are these, sir?”

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The messenger replied,“These are the four spirits of heaven going out after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth.

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The chariot with the black horses is going to the north country, and the white ones are going after them, but the spotted ones are going to the south country.

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All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth.” The Lord had said,“Go! Walk about over the earth!” So they are doing so.

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Then he cried out to me,“Look! The ones going to the northland have brought me peace about the northland.”

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A Concluding Oracle The LORD’s message came to me as follows:

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“Choose some people from among the exiles, namely, Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, all of whom have come from Babylon, and when you have done so go to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.

Zechariah 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 6:7 say?
Zechariah 6:7 in the NET Bible reads: “All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth.” The Lord had said,“Go! Walk about over the earth!” So they are doing so.”
Where is Zechariah 6:7 in the Bible?
Zechariah 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Zechariah 6:7 in?
Zechariah 6:7 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 6:7?
Zechariah 6:7 reads (NET): “All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth.” The Lord had said,“Go! Walk about over the earth!” So they are doing so.” 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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