Zechariah 9:11 kjv — As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

King James Version

"As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water."

— Zechariah 9:11, King James Version

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Zechariah 9 — Context

8

And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.

9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

10

And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

11

As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

12

Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;

13

When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.

14

And the Lord shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

Zechariah 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:11 say?
Zechariah 9:11 in the King James Version reads: “As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.”
Where is Zechariah 9:11 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 11.
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 9:11.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:11 in?
Zechariah 9:11 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 9:11?
Zechariah 9:11 reads (KJV): “As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.” 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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