Zechariah 9:1 “This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach…”

Zechariah 9:1

This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place— for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD —

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

A revelation. The LORD’s word 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 the LORD—

American Standard Version

The burden of the word of Jehovah upon the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be its resting-place (for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Jehovah);

Geneva Bible 1599

The burden of the worde of the Lord in the land of Hadrach: and Damascus shalbe his rest: when the eyes of man, euen of all the tribes of Israel shalbe toward the Lord.

Darby Translation

The burden of the word of Jehovah, in the land of Hadrach, and [on] Damascus shall it rest; (for Jehovah hath an eye upon men, and upon all the tribes of Israel;)

Young's Literal Translation

The burden of a word of Jehovah against the land of Hadrach, and Demmeseh — his place of rest: (When to Jehovah [is] the eye of man, And of all the tribes of Israel.)

Bible in Basic English

A word of the Lord: The Lord has come to the land of Hadrach, and Damascus is his resting-place: for the towns of Aram are the Lord's,

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Cross references

“burden”

Isaiah 13:1 Jeremiah 23:33–38 Malachi 1:1

Isaiah 13:1 · BSB

This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received:

Jeremiah 23:33–38 · BSB

“Now when this people or a prophet or priest asks you, ‘What is the burden of the LORD?’ you are to say to them, ‘What burden? I will forsake you, declares the LORD.’

Malachi 1:1 · BSB

This is the burden of the word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi:

“Damascus”

Jeremiah 49:23–27 Amos 1:3–5 Genesis 14:15 Isaiah 17:1–3 Amos 3:12

Jeremiah 49:23–27 · BSB

Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed.

Amos 1:3–5 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron.

Genesis 14:15 · BSB

During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus.

Isaiah 17:1–3 · BSB

This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.

Amos 3:12 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a co…

“the rest”

Isaiah 9:8–21 Zechariah 5:4

Isaiah 9:8–21 · BSB

The Lord has sent a message against Jacob, and it has fallen upon Israel.

Zechariah 5:4 · BSB

I will send it out, declares the LORD of Hosts, and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of him who swears falsely by My name. It will remain inside his house and destroy it, down to its timbers and stones.…

“when”

Psalm 25:15 Zechariah 8:21–23 2 Chronicles 20:12 Isaiah 45:20–22 Isaiah 52:10 Psalm 145:15

Psalm 25:15 · BSB

My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.

Zechariah 8:21–23 · BSB

and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’

2 Chronicles 20:12 · BSB

Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”

Isaiah 45:20–22 · BSB

Come, gather together, and draw near, you fugitives from the nations. Ignorant are those who carry idols of wood and pray to a god that cannot save.

Isaiah 52:10 · BSB

The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Psalm 145:15 · BSB

The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd.

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