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And he said, &#8220Go throughout the earth!&#8221 So they went throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The powerful horses were eager to set out to patrol the earth. And the LORD said, “Go and patrol the earth!” So they left at once on their patrol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When the strong horses came out, they were impatient to go and patrol the earth. And he said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the strong horses went out, they were eager to go and patrol the earth; and the LORD said, “Go and patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the strong <i>steeds</i> went out, eager to go, that they might walk to and fro throughout the earth. And He said, “Go, walk to and fro throughout the earth.” So they walked to and fro throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth. And He said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth.&#8221 And He said, &#8220Go, patrol the earth.&#8221 So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth.” And He said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the mighty ones went out, and they sought to go to patrol the earth.” And He said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the strong horses went out, they were eager to patrol the earth. And the LORD said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth [watching and protecting it].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the strong horses went out, they wanted to go patrol the earth, and the LORD said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the strong horses went out, they wanted to go patrol the earth, and the LORD said, &#8220Go, patrol the earth.&#8221 So they patrolled the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the strong went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The horses came out eager to patrol the earth, and the angel told them, "Start patrolling the earth." When they had gone on their way, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When these strong horses went out, they were eager to patrol the earth. He said, "Go, patrol the earth!" And they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As the dappled horses came out, they were impatient to go and inspect the earth. The angel said, "Go and inspect the earth!"--and they did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the gray horses went out. They were eager to go out on patrol throughout the earth, so the angel said, "Go patrol the earth." So they went out on patrol throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the strong horses went out, they were eager to go and patrol the earth; and the LORD said, ?Go and patrol the earth.? So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All these strong ones are scattering; they have sought permission to go and walk about over the earth." The Lord had said, "Go! Walk about over the earth!" So they are doing so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The strong went out, and sought to go that they might walk back and forth through the earth: and he said, "Go around and through the earth." So they walked back and forth through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Go hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The strong went out, and sought to go that they might walk back and forth through the earth. He said, “Go around and through the earth!” So they walked back and forth through the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the strong ones have come forth, and they seek to go to walk up and down in the earth”; and he says, “Go, walk up and down in the earth”; and they walk up and down in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the strong ones have come forth, and they seek to go to walk up and down in the earth;' and he saith, 'Go, walk up and down in the earth;' and they walk up and down in the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the fleet went forth and they will seek to go in order to go to and fro in the earth: and he will say, Go; go to and fro in the earth. And they will go to and fro in the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that were most strong, went out, and sought to go, and to run to and fro through all the earth. And he said: Go, walk throughout the earth : and they walked throughout the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet those who were the most strong, went out, and sought to go and to roam quickly through all the earth. And he said, “Go, walk throughout the earth.” And they walked throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These strong horses went out, eager to set about patrolling the earth, for he said, “Go, patrol the earth!” So they patrolled the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the steeds came out, they were impatient to get off and patrol the earth. And he said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the red horses went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth; and he said to them, Go, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the red ones went out and they asked to go walking in the Earth”; and he said to them: ”Go walk in the Earth.” And they walked in the Earth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the bay went forth'. And they sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth; and he said: 'Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth.' So they walked to and fro through the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the ash-coloured went out, and looked to go and compass the earth: and he said, Go, and compass the earth. And they compassed the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/6-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=775" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">The Vision of the Four Chariots</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>The one with the black horses is going toward the land of the north, the one with the white horses toward the west, and the one with the dappled horses toward the south.” <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/554.htm" title="554: wə·hā·’ă·muṣ·ṣîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong. Probably from 'amats; of a strong color, i.e. Red.">As the strong horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: way·ḇaq·šū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">they were eager</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·hiṯ·hal·lēḵ (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and patrol</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth;</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and the LORD said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hiṯ·hal·lə·ḵū (V-Hitpael-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and patrol</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wat·tiṯ·hal·laḵ·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">So they patrolled</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Then the LORD summoned me and said, “Behold, those going to the land of the north have given rest to My Spirit in the land of the north.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1-8</a></span><br />Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. / And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Jeremiah 25:32</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold! Disaster is spreading from nation to nation; a mighty storm is rising from the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-2.htm">Daniel 7:2-3</a></span><br />Daniel declared: “In my vision in the night I looked, and suddenly the four winds of heaven were churning up the great sea. / Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a></span><br />And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-36.htm">Jeremiah 49:36</a></span><br />I will bring the four winds against Elam from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. There will not be a nation to which Elam’s exiles will not go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">Revelation 7:1-3</a></span><br />After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back its four winds so that no wind would blow on land or sea or on any tree. / And I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: / “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12</a></span><br />He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Ezekiel 1:4-28</a></span><br />I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-14.htm">Revelation 14:14-20</a></span><br />And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand. / Then another angel came out of the temple, crying out in a loud voice to the One seated on the cloud, “Swing Your sickle and reap, because the time has come to harvest, for the crop of the earth is ripe.” / So the One seated on the cloud swung His sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-13.htm">Jeremiah 4:13</a></span><br />Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Isaiah 27:13</a></span><br />And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.</p><p class="hdg">the bay.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-10.htm">Zechariah 1:10</a></b></br> And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These <i>are they</i> whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-17.htm">Genesis 13:17</a></b></br> Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></b></br> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of <i>them</i> whose heart <i>is</i> perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Bay</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-2.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-9.htm">East</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-10.htm">Fro</a> <a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-10.htm">Patrol</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Patrolled</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Request</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-6.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Steeds</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Straining</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-6.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Walked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Bay</a> <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-7.htm">East</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-14.htm">Fro</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-10.htm">Patrol</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Patrolled</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-2.htm">Request</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-2.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/judges/5-22.htm">Steeds</a> <a href="/matthew/23-24.htm">Straining</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-12.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Walked</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-1.htm">The vision of the four chariots.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-9.htm">By the crowns of Joshua are shown the temple and kingdom of Christ the Branch.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As the strong horses went out</b><br>The imagery of strong horses is symbolic of power and swiftness, often representing divine judgment or action. In the context of Zechariah's visions, these horses are part of the chariots that emerge from between two mountains of bronze, signifying strength and stability. Horses in ancient Near Eastern culture were associated with warfare and conquest, indicating that these horses are agents of God's sovereign will. The strength of the horses underscores the certainty and effectiveness of God's plans.<p><b>they were eager to go and patrol the earth</b><br>The eagerness of the horses reflects the urgency and readiness of God's agents to execute His commands. This eagerness can be seen as a metaphor for the divine zeal in ensuring justice and order throughout the earth. The concept of patrolling the earth suggests a comprehensive oversight, reminiscent of the divine surveillance seen in other parts of Scripture, such as in <a href="/job/1-7.htm">Job 1:7</a>, where Satan roams the earth, and in <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a>, where the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth.<p><b>and the LORD said, “Go and patrol the earth.”</b><br>The direct command from the LORD emphasizes His authority and the initiation of divine action. This command reflects God's active involvement in the affairs of the world, ensuring that His purposes are fulfilled. The repetition of the command to patrol the earth highlights the importance of divine oversight and the establishment of His justice. It also connects to the theme of God's sovereignty over all nations, as seen in other prophetic books like Daniel and Revelation.<p><b>So they patrolled the earth.</b><br>The fulfillment of the LORD's command demonstrates the obedience of His agents and the execution of His will. This patrolling signifies a divine presence and intervention in the world, ensuring that God's plans are carried out. It serves as a reassurance to the faithful that God is in control and actively working to bring about His purposes. The act of patrolling can also be seen as a precursor to the final judgment, where God's justice will be fully realized, as depicted in the eschatological visions of Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet who received visions from God, including the vision of the four chariots in <a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">Zechariah 6</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_strong_horses.htm">The Strong Horses</a></b><br>Symbolic figures in Zechariah's vision, representing God's agents of judgment and peace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>The domain over which the horses are sent to patrol, symbolizing the entirety of the world under God's sovereignty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The one commanding the horses, demonstrating His authority and control over the earth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision_of_the_four_chariots.htm">The Vision of the Four Chariots</a></b><br>A prophetic vision given to Zechariah, symbolizing God's judgment and the establishment of His peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The vision emphasizes God's control over the entire earth. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is actively involved in the world and its affairs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_peace.htm">Divine Judgment and Peace</a></b><br>The strong horses symbolize both judgment and the establishment of peace. Christians are reminded of the dual nature of God's work in the world—bringing justice and offering peace through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_serve.htm">Eagerness to Serve</a></b><br>The horses' eagerness to patrol the earth reflects a readiness to fulfill God's commands. Believers are encouraged to be eager and willing to serve God's purposes in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a></b><br>The act of patrolling signifies God's all-seeing nature. Christians can trust that nothing escapes God's notice, and He is aware of all that happens in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_god's_plan.htm">Active Participation in God's Plan</a></b><br>Just as the horses are sent out with a mission, believers are called to actively participate in God's redemptive plan, sharing the gospel and living out their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_zechariah's_and_revelation's_horses_align.htm">How can the vision of four horses (Zechariah 6:1–8) be harmonized with the four horsemen described in Revelation 6:1–8? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_view_human_strength.htm">(Psalm 147:10-11) How does God's supposed indifference to physical strength align with other biblical passages that celebrate or rely upon human might in battles and conquests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_25_6_align_with_israel's_exclusivity.htm">How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel's exclusivity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_lamb_have_7_horns_eyes.htm">Why does the Lamb have seven horns and seven eyes (Revelation 5:6), and is there any scientific or historical precedent for such a creature?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The bay;</span> rather, <span class="accented">the strong</span>, as in ver. 3; the horses in the fourth chariot, whose special mission needed peculiar powers. Septuagint, <span class="greek">οἱ ψαροί</span>: but the Vulgate, <span class="accented">qui erant robustissimi. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Sought to go.</span> These agents desired a wider sphere, and asked permission to extend their action, and to <span class="cmt_word">walk to and fro through the earth.</span> Famine and pestilence, which this chariot symbolizes, come at different times and in different places mysteriously and unexpectedly "as arrows shot from the hand of God (<a href="/ezekiel/5-16.htm">Ezekiel 5:16</a>) on the objects of his displeasure" (Alexander). LXX., <span class="greek">Καὶ ἐπέβλεπον</span> [S2, <span class="greek">Καὶ ἐζήτουν καὶ ἐπέβλεπον</span>] <span class="greek">τοῦ πορεύεσθαι τοῦ</span> [<span class="greek">Α</span>, <span class="greek">καὶ</span>] <span class="greek">περιοδεῦσαι τὴν γῆν</span>, "And looked to go and compass the earth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/6-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">As the strong [horses]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֲמֻצִּ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ă·muṣ·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_554.htm">Strong's 554: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of a, strong color, red</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went out,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָצְא֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ṣə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were eager</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבַקְשׁוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇaq·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to go</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֶ֙כֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] patrol</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִתְהַלֵּ֣ך‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hiṯ·hal·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth;</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the LORD said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֕אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Go,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">patrol</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְהַלְּכ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·hal·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בָאָ֑רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So they patrolled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּתְהַלַּ֖כְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiṯ·hal·laḵ·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/6-7.htm">Zechariah 6:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 6:7 The strong went out and sought (Zech. 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