Zechariah 12:9
New International Version
On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
For on that day I will begin to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
And on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

New King James Version
It shall be in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible
And on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
“And in that day I will set about to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
“And it will come about in that day that I will set about to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will be in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
And in that day I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.”

American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Contemporary English Version
I am determined to wipe out every nation that attacks Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"On that day I will seek to destroy all the nations who attack Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
At that time I will destroy every nation that tries to attack Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
"'At that time, I will search out and destroy all of the nations who have come against Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

NET Bible
So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem."

New Heart English Bible
It will happen in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

World English Bible
It will happen in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has come to pass in that day, "" I seek to destroy all the nations "" Who are coming in against Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath come to pass, in that day, I seek to destroy all the nations Who are coming in against Jerusalem,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in that day I will seek to destroy all the nations coming against Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be in that day: I will seek to crush all the Gentiles that come against Jerusalem.

New American Bible
On that day I will seek the destruction of all nations that come against Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
And on that day I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will be in that day, I shall seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass in that day, That I will seek to destroy all the nations That come against Jerusalem.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jerusalem will be Attacked
8On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem, so that the weakest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them. 9So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Cross References
Revelation 19:11-21
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

Isaiah 34:2-8
The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. / Their slain will be left unburied, and the stench of their corpses will rise; the mountains will flow with their blood. / All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. ...

Joel 3:2
I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land.

Ezekiel 38:18-23
Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...

Revelation 16:14-16
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.

Isaiah 63:1-6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...

Jeremiah 25:31-33
The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.” / Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground.

Daniel 2:44
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.

Micah 5:15
I will take vengeance in anger and wrath upon the nations that have not obeyed Me.”

Malachi 4:1-3
“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” / “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. / Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts.

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 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Isaiah 66:15-16
For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.

Psalm 110:5-6
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. / He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

I will.

Zechariah 12:2
Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Haggai 2:22
And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.

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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.














So on that day
This phrase refers to a specific time in the future, often associated with the "Day of the Lord," a period of divine intervention and judgment. In prophetic literature, "that day" signifies a moment when God acts decisively in history. It is a time of both judgment and salvation, often linked to eschatological events.

I will set out to destroy
The language of destruction here indicates a divine judgment against those who oppose God's purposes. This reflects the biblical theme of God as a warrior who fights on behalf of His people. The imagery is consistent with other prophetic texts where God intervenes to protect Israel, such as in Isaiah 34:2 and Ezekiel 38:22.

all the nations
This phrase suggests a universal scope, indicating that the opposition to Jerusalem is not limited to a few nations but involves a global coalition. This aligns with other prophetic visions where nations gather against Israel, as seen in Joel 3:2 and Zephaniah 3:8. It underscores the widespread rebellion against God's chosen city and people.

that come against Jerusalem
Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical prophecy as the city of God, the focal point of His covenant with Israel. Historically, Jerusalem has been the target of numerous sieges and attacks, making it a symbol of both divine promise and human conflict. Theologically, this phrase points to the ultimate vindication of Jerusalem as seen in Revelation 21:2, where the New Jerusalem descends from heaven. The city's significance is not only historical but also eschatological, representing God's eternal kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zechariah
A prophet in the Old Testament who conveyed God's messages to the people of Israel, particularly concerning the future of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah.

2. Jerusalem
The central city of Jewish worship and the focal point of many biblical prophecies. It holds significant spiritual and historical importance in the Bible.

3. Nations
Refers to the Gentile nations that oppose or come against Jerusalem. In the context of this prophecy, these are the adversaries of God's people.

4. The Day of the Lord
A prophetic time when God will intervene directly in human affairs, often associated with judgment and the establishment of His kingdom.

5. Divine Judgment
The act of God executing justice against those who oppose His will and His people, as seen in the prophetic declaration of destruction against the nations.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty
God is in control of history and will ultimately bring justice to His people. Believers can trust in His sovereign plan, even when facing opposition.

Protection of God's People
The prophecy assures that God will defend Jerusalem, symbolizing His commitment to protect and preserve His people. Christians can find comfort in God's promise of protection.

Judgment and Accountability
The nations' destruction serves as a reminder of the reality of divine judgment. It calls believers to live righteously and be accountable to God's standards.

Hope in God's Promises
The assurance of God's intervention provides hope for believers, encouraging them to remain steadfast in faith amidst trials.

Call to Repentance
Understanding the certainty of God's judgment should lead individuals and nations to repentance and alignment with God's will.Verse 9. - I will seek to destroy. It shall be always my aim and my care to destroy the enemies of the Church, that they shall never prevail against it. The words cannot apply to the literal Jerusalem, against which no such confederacy of nations was ever formed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So
וְהָיָ֖ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

on that
הַה֑וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

I will set out
אֲבַקֵּ֗שׁ (’ă·ḇaq·qêš)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after

to destroy
לְהַשְׁמִיד֙ (lə·haš·mîḏ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the nations
הַגּוֹיִ֔ם (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

that come
הַבָּאִ֖ים (hab·bā·’îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

against
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Jerusalem.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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