Zechariah 9:6 cpdv — And the divider will sit in Ashdod, and I will scatter the arrogance of the Philistines.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the divider will sit in Ashdod, and I will scatter the arrogance of the Philistines. "

— Zechariah 9:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Zechariah 9 — Context

3

And Tyre has built herself a fortress, and she has piled together silver, as if it were soil, and gold, as if it were the mud of the streets.

4

Behold, the Lord will possess her, and he will strike her strength in the sea, and she will be devoured by fire.

5

Ashkelon will see and be afraid. Both Gaza and he will be very sorrowful, as well as Ekron, because her hope has been confounded. And the king will pass away from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not be inhabited.

6

And the divider will sit in Ashdod, and I will scatter the arrogance of the Philistines.

7

And I will take away his blood from his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth, and yet he will be left for our God, and he will be like a governor in Judah, and Ekron will be like a Jebusite.

8

And I will encircle my house with those who serve me in war, going and returning, and the exactor will no longer pass over them. For now I have seen with my eyes.

9

Rejoice well, daughter of Zion, shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem. Behold, your King will come to you: the Just One, the Savior. He is poor and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt, the son of a donkey.

Zechariah 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zechariah 9:6 say?
Zechariah 9:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the divider will sit in Ashdod, and I will scatter the arrogance of the Philistines. ”
Where is Zechariah 9:6 in the Bible?
Zechariah 9:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zechariah, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Zechariah 9:6 in?
Zechariah 9:6 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 9:6?
Zechariah 9:6 reads (CPDV): “And the divider will sit in Ashdod, and I will scatter the arrogance of the Philistines. ” 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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