Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A prophecy: The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrak and will come to rest on Damascus— for the eyes of all people and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD— New Living Translation This is the message from the LORD against the land of Aram and the city of Damascus, for the eyes of humanity, including all the tribes of Israel, are on the LORD. English Standard Version The oracle of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach and Damascus is its resting place. For the LORD has an eye on mankind and on all the tribes of Israel, Berean Standard Bible This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place—for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD— King James Bible The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD. New King James Version The burden of the word of the LORD Against the land of Hadrach, And Damascus its resting place (For the eyes of men And all the tribes of Israel Are on the LORD); New American Standard Bible The pronouncement of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of mankind, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD), NASB 1995 The burden of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD), NASB 1977 The burden of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD), Legacy Standard Bible The oracle of the word of Yahweh is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward Yahweh), Amplified Bible The oracle (a burdensome message) of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach [in Syria], with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD), Christian Standard Bible A pronouncement: The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus is its resting place — for the eyes of humanity and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD — Holman Christian Standard Bible An Oracle The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus is its resting place— for the eyes of men and all the tribes of Israel are on the LORD— American Standard Version The burden of the word of Jehovah upon the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be its resting-place (for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Jehovah); Contemporary English Version This is a message from the LORD: His eyes are on everyone, especially the tribes of Israel. So he pronounces judgment against the cities of Hadrach and Damascus. English Revised Version The burden of the word of the LORD upon the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be its resting place: for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward the LORD: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the divine revelation. The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach and will rest on Damascus Good News Translation This is the LORD's message: He has decreed punishment for the land of Hadrach and for the city of Damascus. Not only the tribes of Israel but also the capital of Syria belong to the LORD. International Standard Version A declaration: this message from the LORD in the land of Hadrach, with Damascus its confederate, because the eyes of humanity will look to the LORD, along with those of all the tribes of Israel. Majority Standard Bible This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place?for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD? NET Bible An oracle of the word of the LORD concerning the land of Hadrach, with its focus on Damascus: The eyes of all humanity, especially of the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD, New Heart English Bible An oracle. The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus; for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward the LORD; Webster's Bible Translation The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest of it: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be towards the LORD. World English Bible A revelation. Yahweh’s word is against the land of Hadrach, and will rest upon Damascus— for the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is toward Yahweh— Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe burden of a word of YHWH against the land of Hadrach, and Demmeseh—his place of rest: (When to YHWH [is] the eye of man, "" And of all the tribes of Israel). Young's Literal Translation The burden of a word of Jehovah against the land of Hadrach, and Demmeseh -- his place of rest: (When to Jehovah is the eye of man, And of all the tribes of Israel.) Smith's Literal Translation The lifting up of the word of Jehovah in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus its gift: when to Jehovah the eye of man and all the tribes of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach, and of Damascus the rest thereof: for the eye of man, and of all the tribes of Israel is the Lord's. Catholic Public Domain Version The burden of the word of the Lord in the land of Hadrach and its respite in Damascus. For the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel is of the Lord. New American Bible An oracle: the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, and Damascus is its destination, For the cities of Aram are the LORD’s, as are all the tribes of Israel. New Revised Standard Version An Oracle. The word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach and will rest upon Damascus. For to the LORD belongs the capital of Aram, as do all the tribes of Israel; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and against Damascus, which shall be a gift to him; for to the LORD are revealed the ways of men and of all the tribes of Israel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon the land of Khadrak and of Darmsuq, his gift, because LORD JEHOVAH reveals the children of men and all the tribes of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The burden of the word of the LORD. In the land of Hadrach, And in Damascus shall be His resting-place; For the LORD'S is the eye of man And all the tribes of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation The burden of the word of the Lord, in the land of Sedrach, and his sacrifice shall be in Damascus; for the Lord looks upon men, and upon all the tribes of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgement Against Israel's Enemies1This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place— for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD— 2and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd.… Cross References Isaiah 17:1 This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins. Jeremiah 49:23-27 Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. / Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. / How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy? ... Amos 1:3-5 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. / So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. / I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD. Isaiah 13:1 This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: Ezekiel 25:1-7 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, ... Isaiah 15:1 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! Jeremiah 47:1-7 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. / This is what the LORD says: “See how the waters are rising from the north and becoming an overflowing torrent. They will overflow the land and its fullness, the cities and their inhabitants. The people will cry out, and all who dwell in the land will wail / at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. ... Isaiah 21:11-12 This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?” / The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.” Ezekiel 28:20-24 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against Sidon and prophesy against her. / And you are to declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will be glorified within you. They will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments against her and demonstrate My holiness through her. ... Isaiah 19:1 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. Matthew 11:21-22 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. Luke 10:13-14 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:13-16 We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you. / We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ. / Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well, ... Treasury of Scripture The burden of the word of the LORD in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD. Cir. Isaiah 13:1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. Jeremiah 23:33-38 And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD… Malachi 1:1 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. Damascus. Genesis 14:15 And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus. Isaiah 17:1-3 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap… Jeremiah 49:23-27 Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet… the rest. Zechariah 5:4 I will bring it forth, saith the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof. Isaiah 9:8-21 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel… when. Zechariah 8:21-23 And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also… 2 Chronicles 20:12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. Psalm 25:15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Jump to Previous Aram Belong Burden Cities Damascus Especially Eye Eyes Israel LORD'S Oracle Rest Resting Resting-Place Thereof Towards Towns Tribes WordJump to Next Aram Belong Burden Cities Damascus Especially Eye Eyes Israel LORD'S Oracle Rest Resting Resting-Place Thereof Towards Towns Tribes WordZechariah 9 1. God defends his church.9. Zion is exhorted to rejoice for the coming of Christ, and his peaceable kingdom. 12. God's promises of victory and defense. This is the burden of the word of the LORD The term "burden" often refers to a prophetic oracle or message of judgment. In the Old Testament, prophets frequently delivered burdens against nations as a divine pronouncement of impending judgment or significant events. This phrase indicates the seriousness and weight of the message that follows, emphasizing that it is not merely human words but a divine revelation from God. The use of "the word of the LORD" underscores the authority and authenticity of the prophecy, aligning with other prophetic books where God communicates directly through His chosen messengers. against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. HadrachA region or city mentioned in the prophecy, possibly located in Syria. Its exact historical location is uncertain, but it represents a place under divine judgment. 2. Damascus The capital of Syria, a significant city in biblical history, often representing opposition to Israel and a target of prophetic judgment. 3. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is delivering the oracle through the prophet Zechariah. 4. The Tribes of Israel Refers to the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, representing the people of God who are attentive to the LORD's actions. 5. Men Humanity in general, indicating that the LORD's actions are observed by all people, not just Israel. Teaching Points Divine SovereigntyGod is sovereign over all nations, and His word is authoritative. We must recognize His power and submit to His will. Judgment and Justice God's judgment is just and serves as a warning to those who oppose Him. We should live righteously and align ourselves with His purposes. Focus on the LORD Just as the eyes of men and Israel are on the LORD, we should keep our focus on Him, seeking His guidance and wisdom in all circumstances. Prophetic Fulfillment Understanding prophecies like this one helps us see the continuity of God's plan throughout history and encourages us to trust in His promises. Community Awareness The mention of all tribes of Israel reminds us of the importance of community in faith. We should support and encourage one another in our walk with God.Verse 1-ch. 14:21. - Part III. THE FUTURE OF THE POWERS OF THE WORLD AND OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Verse 1-ch. 11:17. - A. THE FIRST BURDEN. Verses 1-8. - § 1. To prepare the land for Israel, and to prove God's care for his people, the neighbouring heathen shall be chastised, while Israel shall dwell in safety and independence. Verse 1. - The burden (see note on Nahum 1:1). (On the circumstances connected with this prophecy, see Introduction, § I.) Destructive critics attribute ch. 9-11, to an anonymous prophet, whose utterances have been by mistake appended to the genuine work of Zechariah. We have given reasons for disputing this conclusion in the Introduction, § II. In (upon) the land of Hadrach. This expression is found nowhere else, and has occasioned great trouble to the commentators. But Assyrian inscriptions have cleared away the difficulty, and shown that it was the name of a city and district near Damascus, called in the monuments Hatarakha or Hatarika (see Schrader, 'Keilinschr. und das Alt. Test,' p. 453). Expeditions against this place are mentioned as occurring in various years, e.g. B.C. 772. 765, 755 (see G. Smith, 'Assyrian Canon,' pp. 46, etc., 63; 'Records of the Past,' 5:46; Schrader, pp. 482, 484, etc., 2nd edit.). Damascus shall be the rest thereof. The "burden" shall light upon Damascus in wrath, and settle there (comp. Ezekiel 5:13). This district should be the first to suffer. The LXX. has, Καὶ Δαμασκοῦ θυσία αὐτοῦ, "In the land of Sedrach and Damascus is his sacrifice." When the eyes of man, etc.; literally, for to Jehovah (is, or will be) the eye of man and of all the tribes of Israel. This gives the reason why Hadrach and Damascus are thus united. Because Jehovah has his eye on men and on Israel. Septuagint, "because the Lord looketh upon men" (comp. Zechariah 4:10; and ver. 8 below). We may then translate, "For to Jehovah is an eye over man," etc. He sees their evil doings and their oppression of Israel, and therefore the judgment falls upon them (comp. Jeremiah 32:19). The Authorized Version intimates a conversion of the Gentiles, of which, however, the context says nothing: and there is no sense in saying that judgment shall fall upon a particular nation when, or because, the eyes of all men look to the Lord. Wright explains thus: When the wrath of God falls on Damascus, the eyes of the heathen, as well as those of Israel, will look to the Lord, and they will marvel at the judgment and the close fulfilment of the prediction. This would be a very sound and probable exposition of the passage if the expression, "the eye of man being towards Jehovah," can mean that man marvels at his doings. All the tribes of Israel. God watches over them to guard them from evil (Deuteronomy 11:12; Ezra 5:5; Psalm 33:18). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew An Oracle:מַשָּׂ֤א (maś·śā) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire The word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is against the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Hadrach חַדְרָ֔ךְ (ḥaḏ·rāḵ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2317: Hadrach -- a region in Aram (Syria) and will rest מְנֻחָת֑וֹ (mə·nu·ḥā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode upon Damascus— וְדַמֶּ֖שֶׂק (wə·ḏam·me·śeq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1834: Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the eyes עֵ֣ין (‘ên) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of men אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being and of all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֥י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc are upon the LORD— לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Zechariah 9:1 NIVZechariah 9:1 NLT Zechariah 9:1 ESV Zechariah 9:1 NASB Zechariah 9:1 KJV Zechariah 9:1 BibleApps.com Zechariah 9:1 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 9:1 Chinese Bible Zechariah 9:1 French Bible Zechariah 9:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 9:1 An oracle (Zech. 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