Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
Zechariah 9:9 KJV
About the Book of Zechariah
Zechariah was a contemporary of Haggai and encouraged the same rebuilding effort, but through strange night visions: horsemen, a lampstand, a flying scroll. Each says that God is watching over Jerusalem and will cleanse it. The second half turns to oracles about a coming king who arrives humbly and a shepherd who is struck. The New Testament draws on these chapters heavily when describing Jesus' final week. Its hopeful tone was meant to lift a discouraged community.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 14
- Verses: 211
Who Wrote Zechariah, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Zechariah, a priest, with some scholars seeing later material in the final chapters.
When it was written: About 520 to 518 BC for the early chapters; the later chapters are debated.
Main Themes in Zechariah
- Visions of restoration
- The humble coming king
- God's Spirit over human strength
A Key Verse: Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
The gospels connect this image of a king on a donkey to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
Reading Tip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Zechariah?
Zechariah has 14 chapters and 211 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Zechariah?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Zechariah, a priest, with some scholars seeing later material in the final chapters. When it was written: About 520 to 518 BC for the early chapters; the later chapters are debated.
What is Zechariah about?
Zechariah was a contemporary of Haggai and encouraged the same rebuilding effort, but through strange night visions: horsemen, a lampstand, a flying scroll. Each says that God is watching over Jerusalem and will cleanse it. The second half turns to oracles about a coming king who arrives humbly and a shepherd who is struck. The New Testament draws on these chapters heavily when describing Jesus' final week. Its hopeful tone was meant to lift a discouraged community.
Can I get a random verse from only Zechariah?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Zechariah only. Every one of its 211 verses has an equal chance.