Zechariah 9:3 web — Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets.

World English Bible

"Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets."

— Zechariah 9:3, World English Bible

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Zechariah 9 — Context

1

An oracle. The word of Yahweh is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus; for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Yahweh;

2

and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise.

3

Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets.

4

Behold, the Lord will dispossess her, and he will strike her power in the sea; and she will be devoured with fire.

5

Ashkelon will see it, and fear; Gaza also, and will writhe in agony; as will Ekron, for her expectation will be disappointed; and the king will perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.

6

Foreigners will dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

Zechariah 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:3 say?
Zechariah 9:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets.”
Where is Zechariah 9:3 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:3 in?
Zechariah 9:3 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 9:3?
Zechariah 9:3 reads (WEB): “Tyre built herself a stronghold, and heaped up silver like the dust, and fine gold like the mire of the streets.” 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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