Zechariah 7:2 web — The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,

World English Bible

"The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,"

— Zechariah 7:2, World English Bible

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Zechariah 7 — Context

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It happened in the fourth year of king Darius that the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev.

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The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,

3

and to speak to the priests of the house of Yahweh of Armies, and to the prophets, saying, "Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so many years?"

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Then the word of Yahweh of Armies came to me, saying,

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"Speak to all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and in the seventh month for these seventy years, did you at all fast to me, really to me?

Zechariah 7:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 7:2 say?
Zechariah 7:2 in the World English Bible reads: “The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,”
Where is Zechariah 7:2 in the Bible?
Zechariah 7:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 7, 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 7:2.
What translation should I read Zechariah 7:2 in?
Zechariah 7:2 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 7:2?
Zechariah 7:2 reads (WEB): “The people of Bethel sent Sharezer and Regem Melech, and their men, to entreat Yahweh's favor,” 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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