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They will consume all the surrounding peoples right and left, but Jerusalem will remain intact in her place. <a href="/nlt/zechariah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> “On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a flame that sets a woodpile ablaze or like a burning torch among sheaves of grain. They will burn up all the neighboring nations right and left, while the people living in Jerusalem remain secure. <a href="/esv/zechariah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> “On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a blazing pot in the midst of wood, like a flaming torch among sheaves. And they shall devour to the right and to the left all the surrounding peoples, while Jerusalem shall again be inhabited in its place, in Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/zechariah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among the sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and on the left, while the people of Jerusalem remain secure there. <a href="/kjv/zechariah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> In that day I will make the governors of Judah like a firepan in the woodpile, and like a fiery torch in the sheaves; they shall devour all the surrounding peoples on the right hand and on the left, but Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place—Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot among pieces of wood and a flaming torch among sheaves, so they will consume on the right and on the left all the surrounding peoples, while the inhabitants of Jerusalem again live on their own sites in Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/zechariah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot among pieces of wood and a flaming torch among sheaves, so they will consume on the right hand and on the left all the surrounding peoples, while the inhabitants of Jerusalem again dwell on their own sites in Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “In that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot among pieces of wood and a flaming torch among sheaves, so they will consume on the right hand and on the left all the surrounding peoples, while the inhabitants of Jerusalem again dwell on their own sites in Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/zechariah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “In that day I will make the clans of Judah like a fiery laver among pieces of wood and a fiery torch among sheaves, so they will consume on the right hand and on the left all the surrounding peoples, while Jerusalem will again be inhabited in its own place—in Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/zechariah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “In that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, and like a flaming torch among sheaves [of grain]. They will devour all the surrounding peoples on the right hand and on the left; and the people of Jerusalem will again live [securely] in their own place, in Jerusalem. <a href="/csb/zechariah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and the left, while Jerusalem continues to be inhabited on its site, in Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and the left, while Jerusalem continues to be inhabited on its site, in Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/zechariah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> In that day will I make the chieftains of Judah like a pan of fire among wood, and like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they shall devour all the peoples round about, on the right hand and on the left; and they of Jerusalem shall yet again dwell in their own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/cev/zechariah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At that time I will let the clans of Judah be like a ball of fire in a wood pile or a fiery torch in a hay stack. Then Judah will send the surrounding nations up in smoke. And once again the city of Jerusalem will be filled with people. <a href="/erv/zechariah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> In that day will I make the chieftains of Judah like a pan of fire among wood, and like a torch of fire among sheaves; and they shall devour all the peoples round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall yet again dwell in her own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a fire on a pile of wood and like a burning torch among freshly cut straw. They will burn up all the surrounding nations to the right and to the left. But the people of Jerusalem will remain safe in Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/zechariah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "At that time I will make the clans of Judah like a fire in a forest or in a field of ripe grain--they will destroy all the surrounding nations. The people of Jerusalem will remain safe in the city. <a href="/isv/zechariah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> At that time, I will make the leaders of Judah like a brazier filled with blazing wood, or like a torch setting fire to harvested grain. They will devour all the invading armies, both on the right hand and on the left. As a result, Jerusalem will again be inhabited in its rightful place—as the real Jerusalem.'" <a href="/msb/zechariah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among the sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and on the left, while the people of Jerusalem remain secure there. <a href="/net/zechariah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like an igniter among sticks and a burning torch among sheaves, and they will burn up all the surrounding nations right and left. Then the people of Jerusalem will settle once more in their place, the city of Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/zechariah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In that day I will make the chieftains of Judah like a pan of fire among wood, and like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they will devour all the surrounding peoples, on the right hand and on the left; and Jerusalem will yet again dwell in their own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/zechariah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In that day will I make the governors of Judah like a hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people around, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/web/zechariah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> In that day I will make the chieftains of Judah like a pan of fire among wood, and like a flaming torch among sheaves. They will devour all the surrounding peoples on the right hand and on the left; and Jerusalem will yet again dwell in their own place, even in Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In that day I make the leaders of Judah "" As a hearth of fire among trees, "" And as a torch of fire in a sheaf, "" And they have consumed—on the right and on the left—all the surrounding peoples, "" And Jerusalem has again inhabited her place in Jerusalem. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In that day I make the leaders of Judah As a hearth of fire among trees, And as a torch of fire in a sheaf, And they have consumed -- on the right and on the left -- all the peoples round about, And Jerusalem hath inhabited again her place in Jerusalem. <a href="/slt/zechariah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In that day I will set the thousands of Judah as a fire-pan of fire among the woods, and as a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they devoured upon the right and upon the left all the peoples round about: and Jerusalem shall yet dwell in her place in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In that day I will make the governors of Juda like a furnace of fire amongst wood, and as a firebrand amongst hay: and they shall devour all the people round about, to the right hand, and to the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place in Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In that day, I will set the governors of Judah like a flaming furnace among wood, and like a flaming torch among hay. And they will devour, to the right and to the left, all the surrounding peoples. And Jerusalem will be inhabited again, in her own place, in Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/zechariah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a brazier of fire in the woodland and like a burning torch among sheaves, and they will devour right and left all the surrounding peoples; but Jerusalem will again inhabit its own place. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a blazing pot on a pile of wood, like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they shall devour to the right and to the left all the surrounding peoples, while Jerusalem shall again be inhabited in its place, in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> On that day I will make the princes of Judah like a fiery coal in the midst of wood, and like a torch of fire in stubble; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left; and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in its own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In that day I shall make the Princes of Judea as a coal of fire in the woods and like a torch of fire in brush, and they shall eat on the right and on the left before all the nations that are around them, and Jerusalem shall settle again in its place in Jerusalem<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In that day will I make the chiefs of Judah Like a pan of fire among the wood, And like a torch of fire among sheaves; And they shall devour all the peoples round about, On the right hand and on the left; And Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/sep/zechariah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> In that day I will make the captains of thousands of Juda as a firebrand among wood, and as a torch of fire in stubble; and they shall devour on the right hand and on the left all the nations round about: and Jerusalem shall dwell again by herself, even in Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/12-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1891" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zechariah/12.htm">Jerusalem will be Attacked</a> …5Then the leaders of Judah will say in their hearts: ‘The people of Jerusalem are my strength, for the LORD of Hosts is their God.’ 6<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">On that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: ’ā·śîm (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">I will make</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lu·p̄ê (N-mpc) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain.">the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3595.htm" title="3595: kə·ḵî·yō·wr (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Pot, basin. ">like a firepot</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: bə·‘ê·ṣîm (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">in a woodpile,</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">like a flaming</a> <a href="/hebrew/3940.htm" title="3940: ū·ḵə·lap·pîḏ (Conj-w, Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A torch. Or lappid; from an unused root probably meaning to shine; a flambeau, lamp or flame.">torch</a> <a href="/hebrew/5995.htm" title="5995: bə·‘ā·mîr (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A swath, row of fallen grain. From amar; a bunch of grain.">among the sheaves;</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵə·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">they will consume</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘am·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the peoples</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yā·mîn (N-fs) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">the right</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and on</a> <a href="/hebrew/8040.htm" title="8040: śə·mō·wl (N-ms) -- The left. ">the left,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yā·šə·ḇāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">while the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·te·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">secure</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">there.</a> 7The LORD will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and of the people of Jerusalem may not be greater than that of Judah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/10-17.htm">Isaiah 10:17</a> And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. <a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Obadiah 1:18</a> Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a> “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” <a href="/jeremiah/5-14.htm">Jeremiah 5:14</a> Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes. <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Isaiah 31:9</a> Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem. <a href="/ezekiel/39-9.htm">Ezekiel 39:9-10</a> Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel. / They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">Isaiah 9:18-19</a> For wickedness burns like a fire that consumes the thorns and briers and kindles the forest thickets, which roll upward in billows of smoke. / By the wrath of the LORD of Hosts the land is scorched, and the people are fuel for the fire. No man even spares his brother. <a href="/amos/5-6.htm">Amos 5:6</a> Seek the LORD and live, or He will sweep like fire through the house of Joseph; it will devour everything, with no one at Bethel to extinguish it. <a href="/isaiah/4-4.htm">Isaiah 4:4</a> when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire. <a href="/joel/2-3.htm">Joel 2:3</a> Before them a fire devours, and behind them a flame scorches. The land before them is like the Garden of Eden, but behind them, it is like a desert wasteland—surely nothing will escape them. <a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Matthew 3:12</a> His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Luke 12:49</a> I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Revelation 11:5</a> If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a> “For our God is a consuming fire.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem.like an hearth.<a href="/isaiah/10-16.htm">Isaiah 10:16,17</a> Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire… <a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Obadiah 1:18</a> And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken it.<a href="/revelation/20-9.htm">Revelation 20:9</a> And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.they.<a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Zechariah 9:15</a> The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.<a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6-9</a> Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; … <a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15,16</a> Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff… on the right.<a href="/isaiah/9-20.htm">Isaiah 9:20</a> And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:<a href="/isaiah/54-3.htm">Isaiah 54:3</a> For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,Jerusalem shall.<a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.<a href="/zechariah/2-4.htm">Zechariah 2:4,12</a> And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: … <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Zechariah 8:3-5</a> Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Chieftains</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-16.htm">Hearth</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Inhabited</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nahum/1-8.htm">Make</a> <a href="/micah/3-3.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-2.htm">Round</a> <a href="/micah/4-12.htm">Sheaf</a> <a href="/micah/4-12.htm">Sheaves</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-2.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Torch</a> <a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Chieftains</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/18-6.htm">Hearth</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Inhabited</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Make</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-5.htm">Pan</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-12.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Sheaf</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Sheaves</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Torch</a> <a href="/matthew/7-3.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 12</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Jerusalem a cup of trembling to herself,</a> 3. <a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">and a burdensome stone to her adversaries.</a> 6. <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">The victorious restoring of Judah.</a> 10. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">The repentance of Jerusalem.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Zechariah, it points to a time when God will act decisively on behalf of His people. This is a common prophetic expression found throughout the Old Testament, indicating a significant event in God's redemptive plan.I will make the clans of Judah The "clans of Judah" refers to the tribes or families within the region of Judah. Historically, Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength. This phrase emphasizes God's empowerment of Judah, highlighting its role in His plan.like a firepot in a woodpile A firepot is a container used to hold burning coals. In a woodpile, it would quickly ignite the surrounding wood. This imagery suggests that Judah will be a powerful and consuming force against its enemies. The metaphor indicates the intensity and effectiveness of Judah's actions, driven by divine empowerment.like a flaming torch among the sheaves A flaming torch would easily set sheaves of grain ablaze. This imagery reinforces the idea of Judah's overwhelming power and ability to overcome opposition. The sheaves represent the nations surrounding Judah, which will be consumed by Judah's strength.they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and on the left This phrase indicates a comprehensive victory over surrounding nations. The "right and left" suggest totality, implying that Judah will defeat its enemies on all sides. This victory is attributed to divine intervention, as God empowers Judah to overcome its adversaries.while the people of Jerusalem remain secure there The security of Jerusalem is a central theme in Zechariah's prophecy. Despite the surrounding turmoil, Jerusalem will be protected and preserved. This assurance of safety is a testament to God's faithfulness and His covenant with His people. It also foreshadows the ultimate peace and security found in the Messianic kingdom, where Jerusalem holds a place of prominence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/clans_of_judah.htm">Clans of Judah</a> Refers to the tribes or families within the region of Judah, representing the southern kingdom of Israel. In this context, they are depicted as powerful and victorious. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of worship and governance for the Israelites, symbolizing God's chosen place and people. It is prophesied to remain secure amidst conflict. 3. <a href="/topical/s/surrounding_peoples.htm">Surrounding Peoples</a> These are the nations or groups that are in opposition to Judah and Jerusalem. They represent external threats to God's people. 4. <a href="/topical/f/firepot_in_a_woodpile.htm">Firepot in a Woodpile</a> A metaphor for the destructive power and influence that the clans of Judah will have over their enemies, indicating divine empowerment. 5. <a href="/topical/f/flaming_torch_among_sheaves.htm">Flaming Torch among Sheaves</a> Another metaphor illustrating the consuming and purifying power of Judah, emphasizing the inevitability of their victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a> God equips His people with strength and power to overcome adversaries. Believers can trust in God's provision and empowerment in their spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_plan.htm">Security in God's Plan</a> Just as Jerusalem is promised to remain intact, Christians can find assurance in God's sovereign plan and protection over their lives. <a href="/topical/m/metaphors_of_victory.htm">Metaphors of Victory</a> The imagery of fire and torch signifies not only destruction of enemies but also purification and renewal. Believers are called to be agents of change and purification in the world. <a href="/topical/f/faith_amidst_opposition.htm">Faith Amidst Opposition</a> The prophecy encourages steadfast faith even when surrounded by opposition, reminding believers that God is in control and will ultimately deliver His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 12</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christianity's_apostolic_age.htm">What role does Satan play in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_zechariah_12_10_about_the_messiah.htm">Is Zechariah 12:10 a prophecy about the Messiah?</a> <a href="/q/does_zech._1_14-15_align_with_other_biblical_judgments.htm">How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_judah_israel_bless_amid_strife.htm">Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - A hearth; literally, a pan. The victory should be easy and complete. The chieftains of Judah shall be like a chafing dish full of fire set among dry faggots (comp. <a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Obadiah 1:18</a>; <a href="/nahum/1-10.htm">Nahum 1:10</a>). In a sheaf; among sheaves. Jerusalem shall be inhabited again; rather, Jerusalem shall yet again dwell. Jerusalem is personified as a female. In spite of all the attacks of the enemy, who tried to destroy and remove her, she shall remain firm and unshaken in her own place. In Jerusalem, the centre of the theocracy where God has set her. So against the Church the gates of hell shall not prevail, and the persecutions which she suffers increase her stability and add to her numbers. <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/12-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On that הַה֡וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day I will make אָשִׂים֩ (’ā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set the clans אַלֻּפֵ֨י (’al·lu·p̄ê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain of Judah יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites like a firepot כְּֽכִיּ֧וֹר (kə·ḵî·yō·wr) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3595.htm">Strong's 3595: </a> Pot, basin in a woodpile, בְּעֵצִ֗ים (bə·‘ê·ṣîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood like a flaming אֵשׁ֙ (’êš) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> A fire torch וּכְלַפִּ֥יד (ū·ḵə·lap·pîḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3940.htm">Strong's 3940: </a> A flambeau, lamp, flame among the sheaves; בְּעָמִ֔יר (bə·‘ā·mîr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5995.htm">Strong's 5995: </a> A swath, row of fallen grain they will consume וְאָ֨כְל֜וּ (wə·’ā·ḵə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the peoples הָעַמִּ֖ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock around them סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the right יָמִ֧ין (yā·mîn) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south and on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the left, שְׂמֹ֛אול (śə·mō·wl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8040.htm">Strong's 8040: </a> Dark, the north, the left hand while the residents וְיָשְׁבָ֨ה (wə·yā·šə·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֥ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel remain ע֛וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more secure תַּחְתֶּ֖יהָ (taḥ·te·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/12-6.htm">Zechariah 12:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 12:6 In that day I will make (Zech. 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