Zechariah 9:2 kjva — And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise."

— Zechariah 9:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.”
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“and Hamath, also, which bordereth thereon; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise. ”
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Zechariah 9 — Context

The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the Lord.

And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.

And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets.

Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.

Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.

Zechariah 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:2 say?

Zechariah 9:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.”

Where is Zechariah 9:2 in the Bible?

Zechariah 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, 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 9:2.

What translation should I read Zechariah 9:2 in?

Zechariah 9:2 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 9:2?

Zechariah 9:2 reads (KJVA): “And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.” 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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