Zechariah 14:9
New International Version
The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.

New Living Translation
And the LORD will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one LORD—his name alone will be worshiped.

English Standard Version
And the LORD will be king over all the earth. On that day the LORD will be one and his name one.

Berean Standard Bible
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

King James Bible
And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.

New King James Version
And the LORD shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be— “The LORD is one,” And His name one.

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD will be King over all the earth; on that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one.

NASB 1995
And the LORD will be king over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one.

NASB 1977
And the LORD will be king over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh will be king over all the earth; in that day Yahweh will be the only one, and His name one.

Amplified Bible
And the LORD shall be king over all the earth; in that day the LORD shall be the only one [worshiped], and His name the only one.

Christian Standard Bible
On that day the LORD will become King over the whole earth —the LORD alone, and his name alone.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day Yahweh will become King over all the earth—Yahweh alone, and His name alone.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah shall be King over all the earth: in that day shall Jehovah be one, and his name one.

Contemporary English Version
Then there will be only one LORD who rules as King and whose name is worshiped everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall the LORD be one, and his name one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD will be king over all the earth. On that day the LORD will be the only Lord and his name the only name.

Good News Translation
Then the LORD will be king over all the earth; everyone will worship him as God and know him by the same name.

International Standard Version
The LORD will be king over all the earth at that time. There will be one LORD, and his name the only one.

Majority Standard Bible
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth?the LORD alone, and His name alone.

NET Bible
The LORD will then be king over all the earth. In that day the LORD will be seen as one with a single name.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD will be King over all the earth. In that day the LORD will be one, and his name one.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD will be king over all the earth: in that day will there be one LORD, and his name one.

World English Bible
Yahweh will be King over all the earth. In that day Yahweh will be one, and his name one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH has become King over all the earth, "" In that day YHWH is one, and His Name one.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah hath become king over all the land, In that day there is one Jehovah, and His name one.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah was for king over all the earth: in that day Jehovah shall be one, and his name one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day there shall be one Lord, and his name shall be one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord will be King over all the earth. In that day, there will be one Lord, and his name will be one.

New American Bible
The LORD will be king over the whole earth; on that day the LORD will be the only one, and the LORD’s name the only one.

New Revised Standard Version
And the LORD will become king over all the earth; on that day the LORD will be one and his name one.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD shall be king over all the earth; on that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH will be King over all the Earth; in that day there shall be one LORD JEHOVAH, and his name one
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD shall be King over all the earth; In that day shall the LORD be One, and His name one.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day there shall be one Lord, and his name one,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed
8And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike. 9On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth— the LORD alone, and His name alone. 10All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.…

Cross References
Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 22:28
For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

1 Corinthians 15:24-28
Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. / The last enemy to be destroyed is death. ...

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Psalm 47:7-8
For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. / God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.

Revelation 21:3-4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Isaiah 2:2-4
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.

the Lord.

Zechariah 8:20-23
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: …

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

1 Samuel 2:10
The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

one Lord.

Ephesians 4:5,6
One Lord, one faith, one baptism, …

and.

Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

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On that day
This phrase refers to a future time often called "the Day of the LORD," a period of divine intervention in human history. It is a common theme in prophetic literature, indicating a time when God will decisively act to fulfill His purposes. This day is associated with both judgment and salvation, as seen in other prophetic books like Joel 2:31 and Malachi 4:5.

the LORD will become King over all the earth
This statement emphasizes the universal reign of God, a theme found throughout the Bible. It points to a time when God's sovereignty will be recognized by all nations, fulfilling prophecies such as those in Psalm 47:2 and Daniel 7:14. This reign is not just spiritual but also political, indicating a transformation of earthly governance under divine rule.

the LORD alone
This phrase underscores the monotheistic belief central to the faith, affirming that there is no other deity besides the LORD. It echoes the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." This exclusivity is a call to worship and allegiance to God alone, rejecting idolatry and false gods.

and His name alone
In biblical terms, a name represents character and authority. The emphasis on God's name alone signifies the recognition of His supreme authority and holiness. This is consistent with the commandment in Exodus 20:7 to honor God's name and the prayer in Matthew 6:9, "Hallowed be Your name." It points to a future where God's character and authority are universally acknowledged and revered.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel who will be recognized as the sovereign ruler over all the earth.

2. The Earth
The domain over which the LORD will reign, signifying the entirety of creation and all nations.

3. The Day of the LORD
A prophetic event often associated with God's ultimate intervention in human history, bringing judgment and restoration.
Teaching Points
The Universality of God's Reign
God's sovereignty is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations and peoples. This calls believers to recognize and submit to His authority in every aspect of life.

The Exclusivity of God's Name
The verse emphasizes the LORD alone, highlighting the exclusivity of worship and allegiance due to God. Believers are called to reject idolatry and prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

The Hope of Future Fulfillment
This prophecy provides hope for a future where God's perfect justice and peace will prevail. Believers are encouraged to live in anticipation of this reality, aligning their lives with God's kingdom values.

The Call to Evangelism
Knowing that God's reign will be universally acknowledged, Christians are motivated to share the gospel, inviting others to recognize and submit to God's kingship now.

Living Under God's Kingship Today
While the full realization of God's reign is future, believers are called to live under His kingship today, reflecting His character and values in their daily lives.Verse 9. - All the earth; all the land of Israel (vers. 8, 10) - a type of the kingdom of God in all its extent (Revelation 11:15, "The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever"). Shall there be one Lord; rather, Jehovah shall be one. He shall be universally acknowledged as "the blessed and only Potentate" (1 Timothy 6:15). His name one. Idolatry shall be abolished, and the one God shall be everywhere adored (comp. Zechariah 13:2; Deuteronomy 6:4). Men shall no longer attribute operations and effects to various heavenly powers, but shall see and confess that all are derived from and centre in him, and are only different revelations of his ineffable nature and attributes. We do not, indeed, see this prediction yet fulfilled, but the grace to accomplish it is ready and operating; it is only men's perverse wills that impede the gracious purpose of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On that
הַה֗וּא (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

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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

King
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

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

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

the earth—
הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

alone,
אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

and His name
וּשְׁמ֥וֹ (ū·šə·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

alone.
אֶחָֽד׃ (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first


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