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Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/kjv/zechariah/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/13.htm">New King James Version</a> “Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion,” Says the LORD of hosts. “Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Awake, sword, against My Shepherd, And against the Man, My Associate,” Declares the LORD of armies. “Strike the Shepherd and the sheep will be scattered; And I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/nasb/zechariah/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, And against the man, My Associate,&#8221 Declares the LORD of hosts. &#8220Strike the Shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; And I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, And against the man, My Associate,” Declares the LORD of hosts. “Strike the Shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; And I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/lsb/zechariah/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd And against the man, My Associate,” Declares Yahweh of hosts. “Strike the Shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; And I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/amp/zechariah/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, And against the Man, My Associate,” Declares the LORD of hosts. “Strike the Shepherd so that the sheep [of the flock] may be scattered; And I will turn My hand and stretch it out against the little ones [of the flock]. <a href="/csb/zechariah/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Sword, awake against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate — this is the declaration of the LORD of Armies. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones. <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Sword, awake against My shepherd, against the man who is My associate— this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will also turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/asv/zechariah/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith Jehovah of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn my hand upon the little ones. <a href="/cev/zechariah/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD All-Powerful said: My sword, wake up! Attack my shepherd and friend. Strike down the shepherd! Scatter the little sheep, and I will destroy them. <a href="/erv/zechariah/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Arise, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my friend," declares the LORD of Armies. "Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. Then I will turn my hand against the little ones." <a href="/gnt/zechariah/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD Almighty says, "Wake up, sword, and attack the shepherd who works for me! Kill him, and the sheep will be scattered. I will attack my people <a href="/isv/zechariah/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Arise, sword, against my shepherd, against the mighty one who is related to me," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. "Strike the shepherd, the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn against the insignificant ones. <a href="/msb/zechariah/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <a href="/net/zechariah/13.htm">NET Bible</a> "Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate," says the LORD who rules over all. Strike the shepherd that the flock may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the insignificant ones. <a href="/nheb/zechariah/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Awake, sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is close to me," says the LORD of hosts. "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; and I will turn my hand against the little ones. <a href="/wbt/zechariah/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn my hand upon the little ones. <a href="/web/zechariah/13.htm">World English Bible</a> “Awake, sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is close to me,” says Yahweh of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; and I will turn my hand against the little ones. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Sword, awake against My Shepherd, "" And against a hero—My Fellow,” "" A declaration of YHWH of Hosts. “Strike the Shepherd, and the flock is scattered, "" And I have put back My hand on the little ones. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Sword, awake against My shepherd, And against a hero -- My fellow, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts. Smite the shepherd, and scattered is the flock, And I have put back My hand on the little ones. <a href="/slt/zechariah/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> O sword, be raised up against my shepherd, and against the man of my fellowship, says Jehovah of armies: strike the shepherd and the sheep shall be scattered; and I turned back my hand upon the little ones.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that cleaveth to me, saith the Lord of hosts: strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn my hand to the little ones. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Awake, O spear, against my shepherd and against the man that clings to me, says the Lord of hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. And I will turn my hand to the little ones. <a href="/nabre/zechariah/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the one who is my associate —oracle of the LORD of hosts. Strike the shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate,” says the LORD of hosts. Strike the shepherd, that the sheep may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd and against the man who is my friend, says the LORD of hosts; smite the shepherd, and his sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn my hand against the great ones. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Sword, awake against my Shepherd and against the man who is my friend. LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts says: strike The Shepherd and his flock will be scattered, and I shall turn my hand upon the disciples<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Awake, O sword, against My shepherd, And against the man that is near unto Me, Saith the LORD of hosts; Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; And I will turn My hand upon the little ones. <a href="/sep/zechariah/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherds, and against the man who is my citizen, saith the Lord Almighty: smite the shepherds, and draw out the sheep: and I will bring mine hand upon the little ones. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/13-7.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=2074" 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/13.htm">The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered</a> 7<a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ‘ū·rî (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">Awake,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥe·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">O sword,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘î (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">My Shepherd,</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.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: ge·ḇer (N-msc) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5997.htm" title="5997: ‘ă·mî·ṯî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- An associate, fellow, relation. From a primitive root meaning to associate; companionship; hence a comrade or kindred man.">who is My Companion,</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/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: haḵ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">Strike</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/7462.htm" title="7462: hā·rō·‘eh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">the Shepherd,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: haṣ·ṣōn (Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">and the sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: ū·ṯə·p̄ū·ṣe·nā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3fp) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">will be scattered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wa·hă·ši·ḇō·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and I will turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">My hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/6819.htm" title="6819: haṣ·ṣō·‘ă·rîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be or grow insignificant. A primitive root; to be small, i.e. ignoble.">the little ones.</a> 8And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it.…<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="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a> Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Mark 14:27</a> Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-7</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. ... <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a> But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled. <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-18</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24-25</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” / For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2-4</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. / Therefore Israel will be abandoned until she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of His brothers will return to the children of Israel. / He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, said the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn my hand on the little ones.O sword.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41,42</a> If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me… <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Isaiah 27:1</a> In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.<a href="/jeremiah/47-6.htm">Jeremiah 47:6</a> O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.my shepherd.<a href="/zechariah/11-4.htm">Zechariah 11:4,7</a> Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter; … <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.<a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23,24</a> And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd… the man.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.<a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5,6</a> Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth… <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3-5</a> He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: … smite.<a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-10</a> Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-26</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.the sheep.<a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31,56</a> Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad… <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Mark 14:27,50</a> And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered… <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Close</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Little</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-16.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-16.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-9.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/john/4-9.htm">Associate</a> <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Little</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-12.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-12.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 13</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">The fountain of purgation for Jerusalem,</a> 2. <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">from idolatry, and false prophecy.</a> 7. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">The death of Christ, and the trial of a third part.</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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The "sword" is often a symbol of divine justice or judgment in the Bible. The "Shepherd" refers to a leader or guide, often used to describe kings or spiritual leaders. In the context of prophecy, this Shepherd is understood to be the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The call for the sword to "awake" suggests an impending action ordained by God, highlighting the seriousness and inevitability of the event.against the man who is My Companion The term "Companion" indicates a close relationship, suggesting equality or partnership. This phrase underscores the unique relationship between God and the Messiah, affirming the divinity and humanity of Jesus. The use of "man" emphasizes the incarnation of Christ, who is both fully God and fully man. This relationship is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as being one with the Father (<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>).declares the LORD of Hosts This declaration comes from the "LORD of Hosts," a title that emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. It underscores the authority and power behind the prophecy, indicating that the events to follow are part of God's divine plan. This title is frequently used in the Old Testament to assert God's supreme authority and control over all creation.Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered This prophecy is directly referenced in the New Testament, specifically in <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a> and <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Mark 14:27</a>, where Jesus predicts His disciples will abandon Him after His arrest. The "Shepherd" being struck refers to the crucifixion of Christ, and the "sheep" symbolize His followers, who would be disoriented and dispersed without their leader. This scattering fulfills the prophecy and highlights the human tendency to falter in faith during trials.and I will turn My hand against the little ones The "little ones" likely refer to the followers of the Shepherd, possibly indicating the disciples or the early Christian community. The phrase "turn My hand against" suggests a period of trial or testing. This can be seen in the persecution faced by the early church, which, while difficult, ultimately led to the spread of the Gospel. It reflects the refining process God often uses to strengthen and purify His people, as seen throughout biblical history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_shepherd.htm">The Shepherd</a> Represents a leader or guide, often interpreted as a prophecy concerning Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Good Shepherd in the New Testament. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, indicating divine authority and power. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sword.htm">The Sword</a> Symbolizes judgment or divine intervention, often used in the Bible to represent God's instrument of justice. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sheep.htm">The Sheep</a> Represents the followers or disciples, who are scattered when the shepherd is struck, indicating a time of trial or dispersion. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_little_ones.htm">The Little Ones</a> Could refer to the vulnerable or less mature followers, highlighting God's continued attention and care even in times of judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_purpose.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Purpose</a> God's plan often involves difficult events, but they serve a greater purpose in His redemptive history. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> is a clear example of Old Testament prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament, affirming the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_the_shepherd.htm">The Role of Jesus as the Shepherd</a> Jesus' role as the Shepherd involves both sacrifice and leadership, calling us to trust in His guidance and care. <a href="/topical/t/the_scattering_and_gathering_of_believers.htm">The Scattering and Gathering of Believers</a> Times of trial may lead to scattering, but God’s ultimate plan includes gathering and restoration. <a href="/topical/g/god's_care_for_the_vulnerable.htm">God's Care for the Vulnerable</a> Even when judgment comes, God’s hand remains on the "little ones," showing His compassion and care for all believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 13</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'strike_the_shepherd'_mean.htm">What does "Strike the Shepherd, Sheep Scatter" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_'shepherd'_in_zech._13_7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 – Who is the “shepherd” in this verse, and why does the text imply that God himself would strike him, which seems contradictory to other passages? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_wisdom_lead_to_foolishness.htm">Is there only one shepherd?</a> <a href="/q/does_jesus_ride_a_white_horse_in_revelation.htm">Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 7-9. - § 4. For the smiting of the good Shepherd Israel is punished, passes through much tribulation, by which it is refined, and in the end (though reduced to a mere remnant) is saved. Verse 7. - Awake, O sword. Zechariah proceeds to show the course of the purification of the people. The mention of the false prophet and the shameful wounds in his flesh leads him to the contrast of the true Prophet and the effects of his "piercing." The abruptness of the commencement of the verse is dramatic, and gives no sufficient cause for supposing that this paragraph ought to be transferred (as Ewald and others desire) to the end of ch. 11. (For a similar apostrophe, comp. <a href="/jeremiah/47-6.htm">Jeremiah 47:6</a>.) It is introduced here to show that all that happened to the Shepherd was done after the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God; and as if the sword could never have dared to act thus except it were permitted by the Divine will. The "sword" represents any kind of instrument that inflicts death (comp. <a href="/exodus/5-21.htm">Exodus 5:21</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9</a>; <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Isaiah 27:1</a>). My Shepherd. The Shepherd of Jehovah, who is speaking. He is the good Shepherd, the Representative of Jehovah, mentioned in <a href="/zechariah/11-4.htm">Zechariah 11:4</a>, etc., the Messiah, who is identified with Jehovah in <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a>. The Septuagint has, τοὺς ποιμένας μου, "my shepherds" (Vatican), as if no particular person was indicated, but rather all the leaders of the people of God; but the next clause seems to render the reference definite. The man that is my fellow. The word rendered "man" means rather "mighty man;" that rendered "fellow" occurs often in Leviticus, but nowhere else (Leviticus 5:21; 6:2; 19:11, 15, 17, etc.), and is usually translated "neighbour;" it implies one united to another by the possession of common nature, rights, and privileges. God could speak only of One thus associated with himself, that is, of him who could say, "I and my Father are One" (<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>). The term is variously translated by the versions. Septuagint, Ανδρα = πολίτην μου: Aquila, Ανδρα σύμφυλον μου: Vulgate, Virum cohaerentem mihi. That the Shepherd is Messiah is proved by Christ's application of the following clause to himself (<a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a>). Smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. When Christ was apprehended, all the disciples forsook him and fled (<a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a>); and what they did was done by others. Even the faithful few were scandalized at the cross The command, "Smite the Shepherd," like the apostrophe, "Awake, O sword," shows that it was God's purpose that was being there executed (see <a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a>; <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a>). It is also thus intimated that the dispersion of the Jews, and their denationalizing, were results of this rejection and smiting of the Shepherd. This dispersion is farther explained in vers. 8, 9, where it is shown that to some it will be ruin, to others salvation. I will turn mine hand. "To turn," or "bring back the hand over," is used in a good and a bad sense (comp. <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Isaiah 1:25</a>; <a href="/amos/1-8.htm">Amos 1:8</a>). There is a promise of comfort in the use of the phrase here. God's hand shall cover and protect some, while he punishes the others. Those thus protected are called the little ones, the humble and meek. This recalls Christ's words to his disciples, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (<a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a>). <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Awake, עוּרִ֤י (‘ū·rî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> To rouse oneself, awake O sword, חֶ֗רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against My shepherd, רֹעִי֙ (rō·‘î) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7473.htm">Strong's 7473: </a> Pastoral, a shepherd against וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the man גֶּ֣בֶר (ge·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> A valiant man, warrior, a person simply who is My Companion,” עֲמִיתִ֔י (‘ă·mî·ṯî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5997.htm">Strong's 5997: </a> Companionship, a comrade, kindred man declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH of Hosts. צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign “Strike הַ֤ךְ (haḵ) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the shepherd, הָֽרֹעֶה֙ (hā·rō·‘eh) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with and the sheep הַצֹּ֔אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock will be scattered, וּתְפוּצֶ֣יןָ (ū·ṯə·p̄ū·ṣe·nā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> To be dispersed or scattered and I will turn וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֥י (wa·hă·ši·ḇō·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again My hand יָדִ֖י (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the little ones. הַצֹּעֲרִֽים׃ (haṣ·ṣō·‘ă·rîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6819.htm">Strong's 6819: </a> To be or grow insignificant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 13:7 Awake sword against my shepherd and against (Zech. 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