Zechariah — Chapters

Zechariah 1 calls Israel back to repentance and foretells God's renewed mercy and restoration for Jerusalem, while also depicting a cosmic vision of divine judgment and hope.

Zechariah envisions a future where Jerusalem is protected and restored, with the Lord’s presence and judgment upon its enemies.

In Zechariah 3, Joshua the high priest is defended and cleansed by the LORD in a confrontation with Satan, signifying divine judgment and restoration of Israel's covenant relationship.

The angel of the Lord shows Zechariah a golden lampstand and olive trees, explaining that God’s spirit—not might—will finish the temple foundation laid by Zerubbabel, symbolized by the anointed olive branches.

Zechariah 5 depicts a prophetic vision where a flying roll and an ephah symbolize divine judgment against theft, lying, and wickedness, culminating in a curse that destroys corrupt houses and spreads across the earth.

Zechariah sees four chariots of heavenly spirits that will deliver captives, honor the high priest, and establish the future King-Prophet (The Branch) as a ruler who will rebuild the temple.

Zechariah 7 rebukes the people of Israel for failing to truly fast, judge righteously, and protect the vulnerable, leading to divine wrath and the scattering of the nation.

Zechariah proclaims the Lord’s jealous love for Jerusalem, announcing restoration, prosperity, and a future where all nations seek the divine in the city of truth.

Zechariah 9 depicts God's judgment upon surrounding nations while announcing the coming of a humble, peaceful Messiah for Israel.

The passage portrays God’s call for prayer and rain, judgment on idolatry, and a promise of restoration and victory for Israel.

Zechariah 11 is a prophetic lament in which the LORD declares judgment on Israel, symbolized through the imagery of destroyed forests and the loss of shepherds, and predicts a new ruthless leader.

Zechariah 12 portrays a dramatic judgment on Jerusalem and Judah followed by a promise of restoration and mourning, illustrating the LORD’s sovereign power and the consequences for the nation.

Zechariah 13 envisions judgment against idols and false prophets, followed by a purifying process that refines God's people like silver and gold, culminating in their renewed recognition of Him.

Zechariah 14 depicts the coming day of judgment against Jerusalem, divine intervention, and subsequent restoration and universal worship.