ZECHARIAH Chapter 9 (GNB)
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This is the LORD's message: He has decreed punishment for the land of Hadrach
and for the city of Damascus. Not only the tribes of Israel but also the capital of Syria belong to the LORD. |
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9:2
Hamath, which borders on Hadrach, also belongs to him, and so do the cities
of Tyre and Sidon, with all their skill. |
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9:3
Tyre has built fortifications for herself and has
piled up so much silver and gold that it is as common as dirt! |
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9:4
But the Lord will take away everything she has. He will throw her wealth into
the sea, and the city will be burned to the ground. |
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9:5
The city of Ashkelon will see this and be afraid. The city of Gaza will see
it and suffer great pain. So will Ekron, and her hopes will be shattered.
Gaza will lose her king, and Ashkelon will be left deserted. |
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9:6
People of mixed race will live in Ashdod. The LORD says, "I will humble
all these proud Philistines. |
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9:7
They will no longer eat meat with blood in it, or other forbidden food. All
the survivors will become part of my people and be like a clan in the tribe
of Judah. Ekron will become part of my people, as the Jebusites did. |
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9:8
I will guard my land and keep armies from passing through it. I will not
allow tyrants to oppress my people any more. I have seen how my people have
suffered." |
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9:9
Rejoice, rejoice, people of Zion! Shout for joy, you people of Jerusalem!
Look, your king is coming to you! He comes triumphant and victorious, but
humble and riding on a donkey--- on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
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9:10
The LORD says, "I will remove the war chariots from Israel and take the
horses from Jerusalem; the bows used in battle will be destroyed. Your king
will make peace among the nations; he will rule from sea to sea, from the
Euphrates River to the ends of the earth." |
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9:11
The LORD says, "Because of my covenant with you that was sealed by the
blood of sacrifices, I will set your people free--- free from the waterless
pit of exile. |
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9:12
Return, you exiles who now have hope; return to your place of safety. Now I
tell you that I will repay you twice over with blessing for all you have
suffered. |
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9:13
I will use Judah like a soldier's bow and Israel like the arrows. I will use
the men of Zion like a sword, to fight the men of Greece." |
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9:14
The LORD will appear above his people; he will shoot his arrows like
lightning. The Sovereign LORD will sound the trumpet; he will march in the
storms from the south. |
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9:15
The LORD Almighty will protect his people, and they will destroy their
enemies. They will shout in battle like drunk men
and will shed the blood of their enemies; it will flow like the blood of a
sacrifice poured on the altar from a bowl. |
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9:16
When that day comes, the LORD will save his people, as a shepherd saves his
flock from danger. They will shine in his land like the jewels of a crown. |
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9:17
How good and beautiful the land will be! The young people will grow strong on
its grain and wine. |
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