Zechariah 8:22 kjv — Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.

King James Version

"Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord."

— Zechariah 8:22, King James Version

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Zechariah 8 — Context

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Thus saith the Lord of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.

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Thus saith the Lord of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

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And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.

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Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.

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Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Zechariah 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 8:22 say?
Zechariah 8:22 in the King James Version reads: “Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.”
Where is Zechariah 8:22 in the Bible?
Zechariah 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Zechariah 8:22 in?
Zechariah 8:22 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 8:22?
Zechariah 8:22 reads (KJV): “Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.” 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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