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I will watch over the people of Judah, but I will blind all the horses of their enemies. <a href="/esv/zechariah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and its rider with madness. But for the sake of the house of Judah I will keep my eyes open, when I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/bsb/zechariah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. <a href="/kjv/zechariah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> In that day,” says the LORD, “I will strike every horse with confusion, and its rider with madness; I will open My eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will strike every horse with confusion and its rider with insanity. But I will watch over the house of Judah, while I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/nasb/zechariah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In that day,&#8221 declares the LORD, &#8220I will strike every horse with bewilderment and his rider with madness. But I will watch over the house of Judah, while I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will strike every horse with bewilderment, and his rider with madness. But I will watch over the house of Judah, while I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/lsb/zechariah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In that day,” declares Yahweh, “I will strike every horse with bewilderment and his rider with madness. But I will open my eyes to watch over the house of Judah, while I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/amp/zechariah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will strike every horse with panic and his rider with madness; but I will open My eyes and watch over the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the [opposing] nations with blindness. <a href="/csb/zechariah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day”—this is the LORD’s declaration—“I will strike every horse with panic and its rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah but strike all the horses of the nations with blindness. <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day"—this is the LORD&#8217s declaration—"I will strike every horse with panic and its rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah but strike all the horses of the nations with blindness. <a href="/asv/zechariah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> In that day, saith Jehovah, I will smite every horse with terror, and his rider with madness; and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/cev/zechariah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will blind every horse and make them panic, and every rider will be confused. But at the same time, I will watch over Judah. <a href="/erv/zechariah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD declares, "On that day I will strike every horse with panic and every rider with madness. I will watch over the people of Judah, but I will strike all the horses of the nations blind. <a href="/gnt/zechariah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that time I will terrify all their horses and make all their riders go crazy. I will watch over the people of Judah, but I will make the horses of their enemies blind. <a href="/isv/zechariah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> At that time,' declares the LORD, 'I will strike every horse with panic and every rider with insanity. I will keep my eyes on the house of Judah, but I will blind every horse of the invading armies. <a href="/msb/zechariah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. <a href="/net/zechariah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> In that day," says the LORD, "I will strike every horse with confusion and its rider with madness. I will pay close attention to the house of Judah, but will strike all the horses of the nations with blindness. <a href="/nheb/zechariah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In that day," says the LORD, "I will strike every horse with terror, and his rider with madness; and I will open my eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/wbt/zechariah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open my eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness. <a href="/web/zechariah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> In that day,” says Yahweh, “I will strike every horse with terror and his rider with madness. I will open my eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In that day,” a declaration of YHWH, "" “I strike every horse with astonishment, "" And its rider with madness, "" And on the house of Judah I open My eyes, "" And every horse of the peoples I strike with blindness. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In that day -- an affirmation of Jehovah, I do smite every horse with astonishment, And its rider with madness, And on the house of Judah I open My eyes, And every horse of the peoples I smite with blindness. <a href="/slt/zechariah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In that day, says Jehovah, I will strike every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and upon the house of Judah I will open mine eyes, and every horse of the peoples I will strike with blindness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In that day, saith the Lord, I will strike every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open my eyes upon the house of Juda, and will strike every horse of the nations with blindness. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In that day, says the Lord, I will strike every horse with stupor and his rider with madness. And I will open my eyes upon the house of Judah, and I will strike every horse of the people with blindness. <a href="/nabre/zechariah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> On that day—oracle of the LORD—I will strike every horse with fright, and its rider with madness. But over the house of Judah I will keep watch, while I strike blind all the horses of the peoples. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On that day, says the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and its rider with madness. But on the house of Judah I will keep a watchful eye, when I strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> On that day, says the LORD, I will smite all horses with stupor, and their riders with confusion; and I will open my eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the Gentiles with blindness. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In that day, says LORD JEHOVAH, I shall strike all the horses with shock and their riders with bewilderment, and upon those of the house of Yehuda I shall open my eyes, and all the horses of the Gentiles I shall assault with blindness<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with bewilderment, And his rider with madness; And I will open Mine eyes upon the house of Judah, And will smite every horse of the peoples with blindness. <a href="/sep/zechariah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> In that day, saith the Lord Almighty, I will smite every horse with amazement, and his rider with madness: but I will open mine eyes upon the house of Juda, and I will smite all the horses of the nations with blindness. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/12-4.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=1864" 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> …3On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured. 4<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/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: ’ak·keh (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">I will strike</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sūs (N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horse</a> <a href="/hebrew/8541.htm" title="8541: bat·tim·mā·hō·wn (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Bewilderment. From tamahh; consternation.">with panic,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: wə·rō·ḵə·ḇōw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and every rider</a> <a href="/hebrew/7697.htm" title="7697: baš·šig·gā·‘ō·wn (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Madness. From shaga'; craziness.">with madness.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6491.htm" title="6491: ’ep̄·qaḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To open, to be observant. A primitive root; to open; figuratively, to be observant.">I will keep a watchful</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/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eye</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.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</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/5221.htm" title="5221: ’ak·keh (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">but I will strike</a> <a href="/hebrew/5788.htm" title="5788: ba·‘iw·wā·rō·wn (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Blindness. And avvereth; from ivver; blindness.">with blindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sūs (N-msc) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">the horses</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.">of the nations.</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.’…<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/29-10.htm">Isaiah 29:10</a> For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:28</a> The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness, and confusion of mind, <a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">2 Kings 6:18</a> As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Isaiah 19:14</a> The LORD has poured into her a spirit of confusion. Egypt has been led astray in all she does, as a drunkard staggers through his own vomit. <a href="/ezekiel/30-9.htm">Ezekiel 30:9</a> On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming. <a href="/jeremiah/51-39.htm">Jeremiah 51:39</a> While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Isaiah 31:3</a> But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. <a href="/isaiah/66-4.htm">Isaiah 66:4</a> So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” <a href="/ezekiel/38-21.htm">Ezekiel 38:21</a> And I will summon a sword against Gog on all My mountains, declares the Lord GOD, and every man’s sword will be against his brother. <a href="/jeremiah/25-16.htm">Jeremiah 25:16</a> And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11-14</a> The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. ... <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a> 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. ... <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Acts 9:8-9</a> Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. / For three days he was without sight, and he did not eat or drink anything. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:11</a> For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In that day, said the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open my eyes on the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness.that day.<a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">Zechariah 12:3,6,8,9,11</a> And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it… <a href="/isaiah/24-21.htm">Isaiah 24:21</a> And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.I will smite.<a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a> And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.<a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Zechariah 14:15</a> And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this plague.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:28</a> The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:I will open.<a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Zechariah 9:8</a> And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.<a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a> That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.<a href="/2_chronicles/6-20.htm">2 Chronicles 6:20,40</a> That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Astonishment</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-17.htm">Bewilderment</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">Blindness</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-2.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/nahum/3-3.htm">Horseman</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-13.htm">Madness</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-7.htm">Panic</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-3.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/amos/2-15.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-9.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Watchful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Astonishment</a> <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Bewilderment</a> <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Blindness</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-8.htm">Head</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Horseman</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/luke/6-11.htm">Madness</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-9.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Panic</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Watchful</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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It signifies a future event when God will act decisively in history. The phrase is common in prophetic books, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the certainty of His plans.I will strike every horse with panic Horses were a symbol of military power and strength in ancient times. Striking them with panic suggests a divine disruption of military capabilities. This reflects God's ability to undermine human power and control, as seen in other biblical accounts like the confusion of armies in <a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24</a>.and every rider with madness This indicates a psychological disarray among the enemies of God's people. Madness here can be understood as confusion or irrational behavior, which is a common theme in biblical warfare narratives where God intervenes, such as in <a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Judges 7:22</a> with Gideon's victory over the Midianites.I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah This phrase underscores God's protective and attentive care for His people, Judah. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Judah, reminiscent of passages like <a href="/psalms/121-4.htm">Psalm 121:4</a>, where God is described as the vigilant keeper of Israel.but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations Blindness here symbolizes a complete inability to function or perceive, rendering the military forces of the nations ineffective. This mirrors the divine judgment seen in other scriptures, such as the blinding of the Arameans in <a href="/2_kings/6-18.htm">2 Kings 6:18</a>. It highlights the futility of opposing God's will and the protection He affords His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The sovereign God of Israel, who declares His intentions and actions regarding the nations and Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_judah.htm">House of Judah</a> Represents the southern kingdom of Israel, which God promises to protect and watch over. 3. <a href="/topical/h/horses_and_riders.htm">Horses and Riders</a> Symbolic of military power and strength, which God will confound and render ineffective. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a> Refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, often seen as adversaries in prophetic literature. 5. <a href="/topical/i/in_that_day.htm">In that day</a> A prophetic phrase indicating a future time of divine intervention and judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a> God is in control of nations and their military powers. Believers should trust in His ultimate authority rather than human strength. <a href="/topical/p/protection_of_god's_people.htm">Protection of God's People</a> Just as God promises to watch over Judah, He is attentive to the needs and protection of His people today. <a href="/topical/f/futility_of_human_strength.htm">Futility of Human Strength</a> Earthly power and military might are ultimately futile against God's plans. Believers should place their confidence in God rather than worldly systems. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The imagery of horses and riders can remind believers of the spiritual battles they face, encouraging reliance on God's strength and wisdom. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_prophecy.htm">Hope in Prophecy</a> The phrase "in that day" points to a future hope and fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective.<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/how_verify_zechariah_4's_prophetic_claims.htm">How can modern readers confirm the authenticity of prophetic claims in Zechariah 4 when similar apocalyptic visions in other texts are often disputed?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_a_false_god_blind_people.htm">In 2 Corinthians 4:4, how can a 'god of this age' blind people if there is only one true God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_satan's_identity.htm">What is Satan's identity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - I will smite every horse with astonishment (consternation). Cavalry represents the forces of the enemy. Astonishment, madness, and blindness are threatened against Israel in <a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:28</a>; here they arc inflicted on the enemy. Madness. The riders should be so panic stricken that they knew not what they did, and shall turn their arms against each other (<a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Haggai 2:22</a>). Open mine eyes upon the house of Judah; i.e. will regard with favour and protect (<a href="/deuteronomy/11-12.htm">Deuteronomy 11:12</a>; <a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a>; <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a>). With blindness. They shall be blinded with terror. The previous threat is repeated with this emphatic addition. <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/12-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On that הַה֜וּא (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,” בַּיּ֨וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “I will strike אַכֶּ֤ה (’ak·keh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike every כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every horse סוּס֙ (sūs) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) with panic, בַּתִּמָּה֔וֹן (bat·tim·mā·hō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8541.htm">Strong's 8541: </a> Consternation and [every] rider וְרֹכְב֖וֹ (wə·rō·ḵə·ḇōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> To ride, to place upon, to despatch with madness. בַּשִּׁגָּע֑וֹן (baš·šig·gā·‘ō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7697.htm">Strong's 7697: </a> Craziness I will keep a watchful אֶפְקַ֣ח (’ep̄·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6491.htm">Strong's 6491: </a> To open, to be observant eye עֵינַ֔י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the house בֵּ֤ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Judah, יְהוּדָה֙ (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 but I will strike אַכֶּ֖ה (’ak·keh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike all וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the horses ס֣וּס (sūs) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) of the nations הָֽעַמִּ֔ים (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 with blindness. בַּֽעִוָּרֽוֹן׃ (ba·‘iw·wā·rō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5788.htm">Strong's 5788: </a> Blindness <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 12:4 In that day says Yahweh I will (Zech. 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