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How long until you again show mercy to them?” <a href="/esv/zechariah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, ‘O LORD of hosts, how long will you have no mercy on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, against which you have been angry these seventy years?’ <a href="/bsb/zechariah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?” <a href="/kjv/zechariah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the Angel of the LORD answered and said, “O LORD of hosts, how long will You not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which You were angry these seventy years?” <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, “LORD of armies, how long will You take no pity on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been indignant for these seventy years?” <a href="/nasb/zechariah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, &#8220O LORD of hosts, how long will You have no compassion for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been indignant these seventy years?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, “O LORD of hosts, how long wilt Thou have no compassion for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which Thou hast been indignant these seventy years?” <a href="/lsb/zechariah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the angel of Yahweh answered and said, “O Yahweh of hosts, how long will You have no compassion for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been indignant these seventy years?” <a href="/amp/zechariah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Angel of the LORD said, “O LORD of hosts, how long will You withhold mercy and compassion from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, against which You have had indignation and anger these seventy years [of the Babylonian captivity]?” <a href="/csb/zechariah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD responded, “How long, LORD of Armies, will you withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah that you have been angry with these seventy years? ” <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Angel of the LORD responded, &#8220How long, LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah that You have been angry with these 70 years?&#8221 <a href="/asv/zechariah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the angel of Jehovah answered and said, O Jehovah of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? <a href="/cev/zechariah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At this, the angel said, "LORD All-Powerful, for 70 years you have been angry with Jerusalem and the towns of Judah. When are you ever going to have mercy on them?" <a href="/erv/zechariah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? <a href="/gwt/zechariah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the Messenger of the LORD said, "LORD of Armies, how much longer until you show compassion to Jerusalem and the cities of Judah? You've been angry with them for 70 years." <a href="/gnt/zechariah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the angel said, "Almighty LORD, you have been angry with Jerusalem and the cities of Judah for seventy years now. How much longer will it be before you show them mercy?" <a href="/isv/zechariah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> And the angel of the LORD replied, "LORD of the Heavenly Armies, how long will it be until you show mercy to Jerusalem and to the cities of Judah, with whom you have been angry for these past seventy years?" <a href="/msb/zechariah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, ?How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?? <a href="/net/zechariah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The angel of the LORD then asked, "LORD who rules over all, how long before you have compassion on Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah which you have been so angry with for these seventy years?" <a href="/nheb/zechariah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD replied, "O LORD of hosts, how long will you not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which you have had indignation these seventy years?" <a href="/wbt/zechariah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these seventy years. <a href="/web/zechariah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Yahweh’s angel replied, “O Yahweh of Armies, how long will you not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which you have had indignation these seventy years?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Messenger of YHWH answers and says, “YHWH of Hosts! Until when do You not pity Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, that You have abhorred these seventy years?” <a href="/ylt/zechariah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the messenger of Jehovah answereth and saith, 'Jehovah of Hosts! till when dost Thou not pity Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, that Thou hast abhorred these seventy years?' <a href="/slt/zechariah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the messenger of Jehovah will answer and say, O Jehovah of armies, how long wilt thou not compassionate Jerusalem and the cities of Judah with whom thou wert very angry this seventy years?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the angel of the Lord answered, and said: O Lord of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem, and on the cities of Juda, with which thou hast been angry? this is now the seventieth year. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the angel of the Lord answered and said, “Lord of hosts, how long will you not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, with which you have been angry? This is now the seventieth year.” <a href="/nabre/zechariah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD replied, “LORD of hosts, how long will you be without mercy for Jerusalem and the cities of Judah that have felt your anger these seventy years?” <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the angel of the LORD said, “O LORD of hosts, how long will you withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which you have been angry these seventy years?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these seventy years? <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH answered and said: ”LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, how long are you not merciful to Jerusalem and to the cities of Judea, for you were angry with them, behold, seventy years!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the angel of the LORD spoke and said: 'O LORD of hosts, how long wilt Thou not have compassion on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which Thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? <a href="/sep/zechariah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then the angel of the Lord answered and said, O Lord Almighty, how long wilt thou have no mercy on Jerusalem, and the cities of Juda, which thou has disregarded these seventy years? <a href="/parallel/zechariah/1-12.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=125" 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/1.htm">The Vision of the Horses</a> …11And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” 12<a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ- (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">Then the angel</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">“How long,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when."></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.">O 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/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">will You</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">withhold mercy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7355.htm" title="7355: ṯə·ra·ḥêm (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To love, have compassion. A primitive root; to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate."></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/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">from Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">and the cities</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/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">with which</a> <a href="/hebrew/2194.htm" title="2194: zā·‘am·tāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To be indignant. A primitive root; properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. To be enraged.">You have been angry</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/7657.htm" title="7657: šiḇ·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Seventy (a card. number). Multiple of sheba'; seventy.">seventy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years?”</a> 13So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me.…<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="/daniel/9-2.htm">Daniel 9:2</a> in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. <a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11-12</a> And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. / But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a> For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. <a href="/isaiah/40-2.htm">Isaiah 40:2</a> “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">2 Chronicles 36:21</a> So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah. <a href="/lamentations/5-20.htm">Lamentations 5:20</a> Why have You forgotten us forever? Why have You forsaken us for so long? <a href="/psalms/74-10.htm">Psalm 74:10</a> How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever? <a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Psalm 79:5</a> How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? <a href="/habakkuk/1-2.htm">Habakkuk 1:2</a> How long, O LORD, must I call for help but You do not hear, or cry out to You, “Violence!” but You do not save? <a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6-7</a> On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a> And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” <a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Matthew 24:22</a> If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7</a> Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25-26</a> I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a> For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long will you not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which you have had indignation these three score and ten years?the angel.<a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8,10,11</a> I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white… <a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20-23</a> Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared… <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a> In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.how.<a href="/psalms/74-10.htm">Psalm 74:10</a> O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?<a href="/psalms/69-5.htm">Psalm 69:5</a> O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.<a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Psalm 102:13</a> Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.thou hast.<a href="/zechariah/7-5.htm">Zechariah 7:5</a> Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh month, even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, even to me?<a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">2 Chronicles 36:21</a> To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years.<a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11,12</a> And this whole land shall be a desolation, and an astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/1-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-2.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/haggai/2-17.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-6.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/daniel/2-12.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/haggai/2-21.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/haggai/2-16.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/haggai/1-10.htm">Withhold</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-2.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-13.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/20-24.htm">Indignant</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-19.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-13.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-5.htm">Seventy</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-2.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Withhold</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 1</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah exhorts to repentance.</a> 7. <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">The vision of the horses.</a> 12. <a href="/zechariah/1-12.htm">At the prayer of the angel comfortable promises are made to Jerusalem.</a> 18. <a href="/zechariah/1-18.htm">The vision of the four horns and the four carpenters.</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the angel of the LORD said The "angel of the LORD" is often seen as a divine messenger, sometimes interpreted as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, known as a theophany. This figure appears throughout the Old Testament, delivering messages and guidance from God. In Zechariah, the angel serves as an intermediary between God and the prophet, highlighting the divine concern for Israel's plight.“How long, O LORD of Hosts The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. The question "How long" reflects a common biblical theme of lament and longing for divine intervention, seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/13.htm">Psalm 13:1</a> and <a href="/habakkuk/1-2.htm">Habakkuk 1:2</a>, where the faithful cry out for God's deliverance.will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, had experienced destruction and exile due to the people's disobedience. The plea for mercy indicates a desire for restoration and forgiveness, aligning with God's covenant promises to His people. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of redemption and the hope for a renewed Jerusalem, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40:1-2</a>.and the cities of Judah The cities of Judah, representing the southern kingdom, were also affected by the Babylonian exile. The mention of these cities highlights the widespread impact of God's judgment and the collective need for restoration. This ties into the prophetic promises of rebuilding and renewal found in books like <a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a>.with which You have been angry God's anger is depicted as a response to Israel's persistent sin and idolatry, leading to their exile. This divine anger is not arbitrary but rooted in justice and holiness. However, it is also tempered by His enduring love and commitment to His covenant, as seen in passages like <a href="/lamentations/3-31.htm">Lamentations 3:31-33</a>.these seventy years?” The seventy years refer to the prophesied period of Babylonian captivity, as foretold by Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11-12</a>). This timeframe signifies a complete period of judgment and purification, after which God promises restoration. The fulfillment of this prophecy underscores God's faithfulness to His word and His plans for Israel's future, as seen in <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Daniel 9:2</a> and <a href="/ezra/1.htm">Ezra 1:1</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a> A divine messenger who often appears in the Old Testament, sometimes identified with God Himself. In this context, the angel intercedes on behalf of Jerusalem and Judah. 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. It underscores His power and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of Judah, significant in Jewish history and prophecy. It represents the heart of God's people and His covenant promises. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which includes Jerusalem. It faced judgment and exile due to disobedience but is also the focus of God's restoration promises. 5. <a href="/topical/s/seventy_years.htm">Seventy Years</a> Refers to the period of Babylonian exile, a time of judgment prophesied by Jeremiah, during which the people of Judah were removed from their land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> The angel of the LORD models intercession, reminding us of the importance of praying for God's mercy and intervention in our lives and communities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a> The seventy years of exile highlight God's control over history and His faithfulness to His word. We can trust His timing in our own lives, even when it involves waiting. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> Despite judgment, God's plan includes restoration and mercy. This encourages us to hold onto hope and seek His promises during difficult times. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy.htm">The Role of Prophecy</a> Understanding biblical prophecy helps us see God's overarching plan and assures us of His faithfulness. We should study and apply these truths to our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> The exile was a result of disobedience, reminding us of the need for repentance and alignment with God's will to experience His mercy and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 1</a> <a href="/q/does_zech._1_12's_70_years_align_historically.htm">Is there any corroborating evidence for the 70-year period mentioned in Zechariah 1:12, or does it conflict with known historical timelines? </a> <a href="/q/what_do_zechariah's_visions_symbolize.htm">What are the symbolic meanings of Zechariah's visions?</a> <a href="/q/when_do_angels_manifest_to_humans.htm">When do angels manifest to humans?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_daniel_9_1-2_fit_70-year_exile.htm">How do we reconcile Daniel 9:1–2’s reference to Jeremiah’s seventy years with the actual duration of the Babylonian exile? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Answered. He answered the feeling in the prophet's mind, the unexpressed longing of his heart. O Lord of hosts. The angel is the intercessor for the people. So Christ prays to the Father (<a href="/john/17.htm">John 17</a>.). How long wilt thou not have mercy, etc.? He prays that the weary waiting for deliverance may speedily come to an end, and Jerusalem be restored, and Judaea be again inhabited by a happy population. These three score and ten years. The predicted seventy years of captivity (<a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>) were past; it was time that the punishment should cease. There are two computations of this period. The first dates from the first capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, B.C. 606, when Judaea was made tributary to Babylon (<a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">2 Kings 24:1</a>: <a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">2 Chronicles 36:6</a>; <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1</a>, etc.), unto the return of the company of exiles under Zerubbabel, B.C. 536; the second dates from the final destruction of Jerusalem, B.C. 588, unto the second year of Darius, B.C. 519, when Zechariah saw these visions. However reckoned, the dark period was now over; might they not now expect the commotion among the nations which was to precede their own restitution? <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Angel מַלְאַךְ־ (mal·’aḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָה֮ (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 said, וַיֹּאמַר֒ (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “How long, עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while O LORD יְהוָ֣ה (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 of Hosts, צְבָא֔וֹת (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 will You אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you withhold mercy לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no from Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (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 with which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that You have been angry זָעַ֔מְתָּה (zā·‘am·tāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2194.htm">Strong's 2194: </a> To foam at the mouth, to be enraged these זֶ֖ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that seventy שִׁבְעִ֥ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7657.htm">Strong's 7657: </a> Seventy (a cardinal number) years?” שָׁנָֽה׃ (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/1-12.htm">Zechariah 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-12.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 1:12 Then the angel of Yahweh replied O (Zech. 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