Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Kislev. New Living Translation On December 7 of the fourth year of King Darius’s reign, another message came to Zechariah from the LORD. English Standard Version In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Berean Standard Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. King James Bible And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu; New King James Version Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev, New American Standard Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. NASB 1995 In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. NASB 1977 Then it came about in the fourth year of King Darius, that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that in the fourth year of King Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Amplified Bible In the fourth year of [the reign of] King Darius [of Persia], the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev (Dec 7, 518 B.C.). Christian Standard Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. American Standard Version And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of Jehovah came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chislev. Contemporary English Version On the fourth day of Chislev, the ninth month of the fourth year that Darius was king of Persia, the LORD again spoke to me. English Revised Version And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chislev. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the fourth day of the ninth month (the month of Chislev) in Darius' fourth year as king, the LORD spoke his word to Zechariah. Good News Translation In the fourth year that Darius was emperor, on the fourth day of the ninth month (the month of Kislev), the LORD gave me a message. International Standard Version During the fourth year of the reign of King Darius, a message from the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month Kislev. Majority Standard Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. NET Bible In King Darius' fourth year, on the fourth day of Kislev, the ninth month, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah. New Heart English Bible It happened in the fourth year of king Darayavush that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu; World English Bible In the fourth year of King Darius, Yahweh’s word came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, in the fourth year of Darius the king, a word of YHWH has been to Zechariah, in the fourth of the ninth month, in Chisleu. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, in the fourth year of Darius the king hath a word of Jehovah been unto Zechariah, in the fourth of the ninth month, in Chisleu. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the fourth year to Darius the king, the word of Jehovah was to Zechariah in the fourth to the ninth month, in Chisleu; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the Lord came to Zacharias, in the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Casleu. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened, in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Kislev. New American Bible In the fourth year of Darius the king, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Kislev. New Revised Standard Version In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass in the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Canun, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was in the fourth year of Darius the King, the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Zechariah on the fourth day in the ninth month, which is Kanun OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chislev; Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in the fourth year of Darius the king, that the word of the Lord came to Zacharias on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chaseleu. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Justice and Mercy1In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. 2Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, along with their men, to plead before the LORD… Cross References Ezra 5:1 Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Haggai 2:1 On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying: Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: Zechariah 1:7 On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Nehemiah 8:9 Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. Nehemiah 12:1 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, Jeremiah 29:10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. Jeremiah 25:12 But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. Daniel 9:2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Luke 11:51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu; the fourth. Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, Ezra 6:14,15 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia… Haggai 2:10,20 In the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, … Chisleu. Nehemiah 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, Jump to Previous Chisleu Chislev Darius Fourth Kislev Month Ninth Word Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Chisleu Chislev Darius Fourth Kislev Month Ninth Word Zechariah Zechari'ahZechariah 7 1. The captives enquire concerning the set fasts.4. Zechariah reproves the hypocrisy of their fasting. 8. Sin the cause of their captivity. In the fourth year of King Darius This phrase situates the prophecy within a specific historical context. King Darius I of Persia reigned from 522 to 486 BC, and the fourth year of his reign would be around 518 BC. This period is significant as it follows the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, which began in 538 BC under the decree of Cyrus. The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem was underway, and the Jewish community was re-establishing itself in the land. Darius was known for his administrative skills and efforts to consolidate the Persian Empire, which provided a relatively stable environment for the Jews to rebuild their society and religious practices. the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month the month of Chislev Persons / Places / Events 1. ZechariahA prophet of the Lord who received messages from God to deliver to the people of Israel. His prophecies often focused on the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people. 2. King Darius The ruler of the Persian Empire during this time. His reign is significant as it marks a period of relative peace and stability, allowing the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. 3. The Word of the LORD This phrase indicates a divine message or revelation given to Zechariah. It underscores the authority and divine origin of the message. 4. The Fourth Year of King Darius This time marker situates the prophecy in a specific historical context, approximately 518 BC, during the post-exilic period when the Jews were returning from Babylonian captivity. 5. The Month of Kislev The ninth month in the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to November-December in the Gregorian calendar. This timing is significant as it relates to the Jewish calendar and their religious observances. Teaching Points Understanding God's TimingRecognize the importance of God's timing in fulfilling His promises. The specific date mentioned in Zechariah 7:1 reminds us that God works within history and His plans unfold according to His divine schedule. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Zechariah were crucial in guiding and encouraging God's people. We should value and seek out godly counsel and teaching in our own lives to stay aligned with God's will. Spiritual Renewal and Obedience The context of Zechariah's message calls for spiritual renewal and obedience. Reflect on areas in your life where God is calling you to renew your commitment to Him and His purposes. Historical Context and Its Relevance Understanding the historical context of biblical events can deepen our appreciation of God's work throughout history. Study the background of biblical passages to gain a fuller understanding of their message.Verse 1-ch. 8:23. - Part II. THE ANSWER TO A QUESTION CONCERNING THE OBSERVANCE OF CERTAIN FASTS. Verses 1-3. - § 1. A deputation comes from Bethel to ask whether a fast instituted in memory of the calamity of Jerusalem was still to be observed. Verse 1. - In the fourth year of King Darius. This happened, then, B.C. 518, nearly two years after the visions had occurred (Zechariah 1:7). In two years more the temple was finished (Ezra 6:15), and the work of rebuilding was now proceeding vigorously; it seemed a fit opportunity for inquiring whether, in this period of comparative prosperity and success, it behoved the people to continue the fast appointed in sadder times. The word of the Lord came. This is the usual formula for introducing a revelation (Zechariah 1:1), but it is here placed in a peculiar position, dividing the date into two parts. Keil connects the last clause, which gives the day of the month, with the next verse; but this is against the traditional accentuation, and is not required by the wording of ver. 2. The prophet first gives the date generally when the word came to him, and then defines it more accurately. Chisleu; Chislev (Nehemiah 1:1). This month corresponded to parts of November and December. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the fourthאַרְבַּ֔ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 702: Four year בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of King הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Darius, לְדָרְיָ֖וֶשׁ (lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1867: Darius -- the name of several person kings the word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Zechariah זְכַרְיָ֗ה (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites on the fourth בְּאַרְבָּעָ֛ה (bə·’ar·bā·‘āh) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four day of the ninth הַתְּשִׁעִ֖י (hat·tə·ši·‘î) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8671: Ninth (an ordinal number) month, לַחֹ֥דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the month of Chislev. בְּכִסְלֵֽו׃ (bə·ḵis·lêw) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3691: The ninth month of the Jewish calendar Links Zechariah 7:1 NIVZechariah 7:1 NLT Zechariah 7:1 ESV Zechariah 7:1 NASB Zechariah 7:1 KJV Zechariah 7:1 BibleApps.com Zechariah 7:1 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 7:1 Chinese Bible Zechariah 7:1 French Bible Zechariah 7:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 7:1 It happened in the fourth year (Zech. 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