Zechariah 12:12
New International Version
The land will mourn, each clan by itself, with their wives by themselves: the clan of the house of David and their wives, the clan of the house of Nathan and their wives,

New Living Translation
“All Israel will mourn, each clan by itself, and with the husbands separate from their wives. The clan of David will mourn alone, as will the clan of Nathan,

English Standard Version
The land shall mourn, each family by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;

Berean Standard Bible
The land will mourn, each clan on its own: the clan of the house of David and their wives, the clan of the house of Nathan and their wives,

King James Bible
And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

New King James Version
And the land shall mourn, every family by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;

New American Standard Bible
The land will mourn, every family by itself; the family of the house of David by itself and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself and their wives by themselves;

NASB 1995
“The land will mourn, every family by itself; the family of the house of David by itself and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself and their wives by themselves;

NASB 1977
“And the land will mourn, every family by itself; the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;

Legacy Standard Bible
And the land will mourn, each family alone; the family of the house of David alone and their wives alone; the family of the house of Nathan alone and their wives alone;

Amplified Bible
The land will mourn, every family by itself; the [royal] family of the house of David by itself and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan [David’s son] by itself and their wives by themselves;

Christian Standard Bible
The land will mourn, every family by itself: the family of David’s house by itself and their women by themselves; the family of Nathan’s house by itself and their women by themselves;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The land will mourn, every family by itself: the family of David’s house by itself and their women by themselves; the family of Nathan’s house by itself and their women by themselves;

American Standard Version
And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

Contemporary English Version
Everyone of each family in the land will mourn, and the men will mourn separately from the women. This includes those from the family of David, and the families of Nathan,

English Revised Version
And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The land will mourn, each family by itself: the family of David by itself, and the wives by themselves; the family of Nathan by itself, and the wives by themselves;

International Standard Version
And so the land will mourn, families by families, alone by themselves—the family of the house of David by itself with their wives by themselves, the family of the house of Nathan by itself with their wives by themselves,

Majority Standard Bible
The land will mourn, each clan on its own: the clan of the house of David and their wives, the clan of the house of Nathan and their wives,

NET Bible
The land will mourn, clan by clan--the clan of the royal household of David by itself and their wives by themselves; the clan of the family of Nathan by itself and their wives by themselves;

New Heart English Bible
The land will mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

World English Bible
The land will mourn, every family apart; the family of David’s house apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the land has mourned—every family apart, "" The family of the house of David apart, "" And their women apart; The family of the house of Nathan apart, "" And their women apart;

Young's Literal Translation
And mourned hath the land -- every family apart, The family of the house of David apart, And their women apart; The family of the house of Nathan apart, And their women apart;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the land mourned, families, families by themselves; the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of giving by itself, and their wives by themselves.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the land shall mourn: families and families apart: the families of the house of David apart, and their women apart:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the earth will mourn: families and families separately; the families of the house of David separately, and their women separately;

New American Bible
And the land shall mourn, each family apart: the family of the house of David, and their women; the family of the house of Nathan, and their women;

New Revised Standard Version
The land shall mourn, each family by itself; the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the land shall mourn, every family together; the family of the house of David together, and their wives together; the family of the house of Nathan together, and their wives together;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the land, each of the families shall mourn as one, the family of the house of David as one, and their wives as one, the family of the house of Nathan as one, and their wives as one
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the land shall mourn, every family apart: The family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; The family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the land shall lament in separate families, the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Mourning the One they Pierced
11On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. 12The land will mourn, each clan on its own: the clan of the house of David and their wives, the clan of the house of Nathan and their wives, 13the clan of the house of Levi and their wives, the clan of Shimei and their wives,…

Cross References
Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

Ezekiel 24:23
Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins, and you will groan among yourselves.

2 Samuel 19:4
But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Luke 23:48
And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Amos 8:10
I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day.

John 19:37
And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”

Revelation 18:11
And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo—

Hosea 12:4
Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—

Joel 2:12-13
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.

Isaiah 22:4
Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.”

Jeremiah 6:26
O daughter of my people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as you would for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us.

Lamentations 5:15
Joy has left our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.


Treasury of Scripture

And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;

the land.

Jeremiah 3:21
A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.

Jeremiah 4:28
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.

Jeremiah 31:18
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God.

every family apart.

Exodus 12:30
And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.

Jeremiah 13:18
Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.

Jonah 3:5,6
So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them…

and their.

Zechariah 7:3
And to speak unto the priests which were in the house of the LORD of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so many years?

Joel 2:16
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.

1 Corinthians 7:5
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Nathan.

2 Samuel 5:14
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

2 Samuel 7:2-4
That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains…

2 Samuel 12:1
And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

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Zechariah 12
1. Jerusalem a cup of trembling to herself,
3. and a burdensome stone to her adversaries.
6. The victorious restoring of Judah.
10. The repentance of Jerusalem.














The land will mourn
The phrase "The land will mourn" signifies a profound collective grief that encompasses the entire nation of Israel. In Hebrew, the word for "land" is "eretz," which can refer to the physical land or the people inhabiting it. This mourning is not just a personal sorrow but a national lamentation, reflecting a deep spiritual awakening and recognition of sin. Historically, mourning in Israel involved wearing sackcloth, ashes, and fasting, indicating repentance and humility before God. This mourning is prophetic, pointing to a future time of realization and repentance among the people of Israel.

each clan by itself
The phrase "each clan by itself" emphasizes the personal and communal nature of this mourning. The Hebrew word for "clan" is "mishpachah," which refers to a family or extended family group. This indicates that the mourning will be widespread, affecting every family unit individually. It suggests a deep, introspective sorrow where each family acknowledges its own role in the nation's spiritual state. This individual and collective repentance is crucial for genuine spiritual renewal.

the clan of the house of David by itself
"The clan of the house of David by itself" highlights the significance of the royal lineage in this mourning process. The house of David, from which the Messiah is prophesied to come, holds a central place in Israel's history and future hope. The mention of David's house signifies a recognition of the failure of leadership and the need for divine intervention. It also points to the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, as the house of David is integral to God's redemptive plan.

and their wives by themselves
The phrase "and their wives by themselves" underscores the inclusivity of this mourning. In ancient Israel, women often had separate roles and spaces, yet their inclusion here signifies that the call to repentance and mourning transcends gender. It highlights the unity and totality of the nation's response to God's call for repentance. This separation also respects the cultural norms of the time while emphasizing that every individual, regardless of gender, is accountable before God.

the clan of the house of Nathan by itself
"The clan of the house of Nathan by itself" refers to another significant family line within Israel. Nathan, a son of David, represents a prophetic voice and a line through which some genealogies of Jesus are traced (Luke 3:31). This mention signifies the importance of prophetic insight and the acknowledgment of God's messages through His prophets. It also highlights the broader Davidic family, emphasizing that all branches of leadership and influence are called to repentance.

and their wives by themselves
Reiterating the earlier phrase, "and their wives by themselves," this repetition emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the mourning. It serves as a reminder that spiritual renewal requires the participation of the entire community, both men and women. This separation for mourning respects cultural practices while ensuring that the call to repentance is heard and acted upon by every member of society.

Verse 12. - The land. Not Jerusalem only, but the whole country. Every family apart. The mourning should extend to every individual of every family (comp. Ezekiel 24:23). David... Nathan. First the royal family is mentioned generally, to show that no one, however, high in station, is exempted from this mourning; and then a particular branch is named to individualize the lamentation. Nathan is that son of David from whom descended Zerubbabel (1 Chronicles 3:5; Luke 3:27, 31). Their wives apart. In private life the females of a household dwelt in apartments separate from the males, and in public functions the sexes were equally kept distinct (see Exodus 15:20; Judges 11:34; 1 Samuel 18:6; 2 Samuel 6:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The land
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

will mourn,
וְסָפְדָ֣ה (wə·sā·p̄ə·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5594: To tear the hair and beat the breasts, to lament, to wail

each
מִשְׁפָּח֥וֹת (miš·pā·ḥō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

clan
מִשְׁפָּח֖וֹת (miš·pā·ḥō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

on its own:
לְבָ֑ד (lə·ḇāḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

the clan
מִשְׁפַּ֨חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the house
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of David
דָּוִ֤יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

and their wives,
וּנְשֵׁיהֶ֣ם (ū·nə·šê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

the clan
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the house
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Nathan
נָתָן֙ (nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites

and their wives,
וּנְשֵׁיהֶ֖ם (ū·nə·šê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female


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