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and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With the first chariot <i>were</i> red horses, with the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With the first chariot <i>were</i> red horses, with the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />With the first chariot <i>were</i> red horses, with the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With the first chariot <i>were</i> red horses, with the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses (war, bloodshed), the second chariot had black horses (famine, death),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The first chariot had chestnut horses, the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses, the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The first chariot was pulled by red horses, and the second by black horses; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses. The second had black horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The first chariot was pulled by red horses, the second by black horses, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Attached to the first chariot were red horses. Attached to the second chariot were black horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Harnessed to the first chariot were red horses, to the second black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses. In the second chariot were black horses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In the first chariot [are] red horses, and in the second chariot brown horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the first chariot are red horses, and in the second chariot brown horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the first chariot, red horses; and in the second chariot, black horses;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses, and in the second chariot black horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses, and in the second chariot were black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses, the second chariot black horses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The first chariot had red horses, the second chariot black horses,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />With the first chariot were red horses, and with the second chariot, black horses<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In the first chariot <i>were</i> red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/6-2.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=738" 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">1</span>And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">The first</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: bam·mer·kā·ḇāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot.">chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/122.htm" title="122: ’ă·ḏum·mîm (Adj-mp) -- Red. From 'adam; rosy.">had red</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: ū·ḇam·mer·kā·ḇāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7838.htm" title="7838: šə·ḥō·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Black. Or shachowr; from shachar; properly, dusky, but also Jetty.">black</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses,</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong.…<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/6-4.htm">Revelation 6:4</a></span><br />Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Revelation 6:5</a></span><br />And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Daniel 7:6</a></span><br />Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33</a></span><br />its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-10</a></span><br />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. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">Ezekiel 1:15-21</a></span><br />When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. / The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. / As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Ezekiel 10:9-14</a></span><br />Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. / As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. / When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a></span><br />Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.<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="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-4</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Isaiah 19:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7-9</a></span><br />When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.” / Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post. / Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Nahum 2:3-4</a></span><br />The shields of his mighty men are red; the valiant warriors are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariots flash like fire on the day they are prepared, and the spears of cypress have been brandished. / The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;</p><p class="hdg">red.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8</a></b></br> I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that <i>were</i> in the bottom; and behind him <i>were there</i> red horses, speckled, and white.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2-5</a></b></br> And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3</a></b></br> And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.</p><p class="hdg">black.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Zechariah 6:6</a></b></br> The black horses which <i>are</i> therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Revelation 6:5,6</a></b></br> And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Black</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Brown</a> <a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Red</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-12.htm">Second</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">War-Carriage</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Black</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Brown</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Red</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/14-6.htm">War-Carriage</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>The first chariot had red horses</b><br>In biblical symbolism, the color red often represents war, bloodshed, or judgment. This aligns with the role of the red horse in <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Revelation 6:4</a>, where it signifies conflict and warfare. The imagery of chariots and horses is frequently used in the Bible to depict divine intervention or judgment, as seen in <a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17</a>, where Elisha's servant is shown a vision of horses and chariots of fire. The presence of red horses in Zechariah's vision may indicate impending judgment or conflict, possibly reflecting the historical context of the Persian Empire's dominance and the struggles of the Jewish people during the post-exilic period.<p><b>the second black horses</b><br>Black horses in biblical literature often symbolize famine, death, or mourning. In <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Revelation 6:5-6</a>, the black horse is associated with economic hardship and scarcity. The use of black horses in Zechariah's vision could suggest a period of hardship or divine judgment related to sustenance and survival. Historically, the Jewish people faced significant challenges in rebuilding their community and economy after returning from Babylonian exile. The imagery of black horses may also connect to the broader theme of divine justice and the balancing of scales, as God addresses the injustices faced by His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet in the post-exilic period who received visions from God, including the vision of the four chariots.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/chariots.htm">Chariots</a></b><br>Symbolic vehicles in Zechariah's vision, representing God's sovereign control and judgment over the earth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/horses.htm">Horses</a></b><br>The colors of the horses (red and black in this verse) symbolize different aspects of God's judgment and activity in the world.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Zechariah prophesied, central to the visions and the restoration of God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>Part of a series of visions given to Zechariah, revealing God's plans for judgment and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>The vision of the chariots and horses underscores God's ultimate control over the nations and His ability to execute judgment according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_prophecy.htm">Symbolism in Prophecy</a></b><br>Understanding the symbolic nature of prophetic visions helps us grasp the deeper spiritual truths conveyed through imagery.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_divine_justice.htm">The Reality of Divine Justice</a></b><br>The colors of the horses (red for war and bloodshed, black for famine and death) remind us of the reality of divine justice and the consequences of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a></b><br>Even as God reveals His plans for judgment, there is an underlying message of hope and restoration for those who remain faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Recognizing the signs of God's activity in the world encourages believers to remain spiritually vigilant and aligned with His purposes.<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 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Red horses (</span>see note on Zechariah 1:8). The colours of the horses are significant, though the symbols are not undisputed. "Red" symbolizes bloodshed and war (<a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Isaiah 63:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Revelation 6:4</a>); "black," sorrow and mourning (<a href="/isaiah/1-3.htm">Isaiah 1:3</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/4-28.htm">Jeremiah 4:28</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Revelation 6:5</a>); "white," victory and joy (<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a>). What the colour of the horses in the fourth chariot means is very doubtful (see below on ver. 3). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/6-2.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">The first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִֽאשֹׁנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chariot</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמֶּרְכָּבָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mer·kā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4818.htm">Strong's 4818: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chariot</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had red</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֻמִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏum·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_122.htm">Strong's 122: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rosy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horses,</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the second</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">black</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁחֹרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḥō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7838.htm">Strong's 7838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dusky, jetty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horses,</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/6-2.htm">Zechariah 6:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/6-2.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 6:2 In the first chariot were red horses (Zech. 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