Zechariah 9:4 net — Nevertheless the Lord will evict her and shove her fortifications into the sea– she will be consumed by fire.

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"Nevertheless the Lord will evict her and shove her fortifications into the sea– she will be consumed by fire."

— Zechariah 9:4, NET Bible

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Zechariah 9 — Context

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The Coming of the True King This is an oracle, the LORD’s message concerning the land of Hadrach, with its focus on Damascus: The eyes of all humanity, especially of the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD,

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as are those of Hamath also, which adjoins Damascus, and Tyre and Sidon, though they consider themselves to be very wise.

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Tyre built herself a fortification and piled up silver like dust and gold like the mud of the streets!

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Nevertheless the Lord will evict her and shove her fortifications into the sea– she will be consumed by fire.

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Ashkelon will see and be afraid; Gaza will be in great anguish, as will Ekron, for her hope will have been dried up. Gaza will lose her king, and Ashkelon will no longer be inhabited.

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A mongrel people will live in Ashdod, for I will greatly humiliate the Philistines.

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I will take away their abominable religious practices; then those who survive will become a community of believers in our God, like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

Zechariah 9:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:4 say?
Zechariah 9:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Nevertheless the Lord will evict her and shove her fortifications into the sea– she will be consumed by fire.”
Where is Zechariah 9:4 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 4.
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 9:4.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:4 in?
Zechariah 9:4 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 9:4?
Zechariah 9:4 reads (NET): “Nevertheless the Lord will evict her and shove her fortifications into the sea– she will be consumed by fire.” 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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