Zechariah 9:10-12
Easy-to-Read Version
10 I will take the war chariots away from Ephraim
and the horse soldiers from Jerusalem.
I will destroy the bows used in war.
Your king will bring news of peace to the nations.
He will rule from sea to sea,
from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
The Lord Will Save His People
11 Jerusalem, we used blood to seal your agreement,
so I am setting your people free from that empty hole in the ground.[a]
12 Prisoners, go home!
Now you have something to hope for.
I am telling you now,
I am coming back to you.
Footnotes
- Zechariah 9:11 empty hole in the ground People stored water in large holes in the ground. People sometimes used those holes as prisons.
Zechariah 9:10-12
New International Version
10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim
and the warhorses from Jerusalem,
and the battle bow will be broken.(A)
He will proclaim peace(B) to the nations.
His rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River[a] to the ends of the earth.(C)
11 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant(D) with you,
I will free your prisoners(E) from the waterless pit.(F)
12 Return to your fortress,(G) you prisoners of hope;
even now I announce that I will restore twice(H) as much to you.
Footnotes
- Zechariah 9:10 That is, the Euphrates
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