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For the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has arrived to look after Judah, his flock. He will make them strong and glorious, like a proud warhorse in battle. <a href="/esv/zechariah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> “My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the LORD of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like his majestic steed in battle. <a href="/bsb/zechariah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. <a href="/kjv/zechariah/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle. <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/10.htm">New King James Version</a> “My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the goatherds. For the LORD of hosts will visit His flock, The house of Judah, And will make them as His royal horse in the battle. <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of armies has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle. <a href="/nasb/zechariah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle. <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “My anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His majestic horse in battle. <a href="/lsb/zechariah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “My anger burns against the shepherds, And I will visit punishment upon the male goats; For Yahweh of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah, And will make them like His splendid horse in battle. <a href="/amp/zechariah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “My anger is kindled against the shepherds [who are not true shepherds], And I shall punish the male goats (leaders); For the LORD of hosts has visited His flock, the house of Judah (the Southern Kingdom), And will make them like His beautiful and majestic horse in the battle. <a href="/csb/zechariah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> My anger burns against the shepherds, so I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Armies has tended his flock, the house of Judah; he will make them like his majestic steed in battle. <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> My anger burns against the shepherds, so I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts has tended His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His majestic steed in battle. <a href="/asv/zechariah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Mine anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the he-goats; for Jehovah of hosts hath visited his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as his goodly horse in the battle. <a href="/cev/zechariah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I, the LORD All-Powerful, am fiercely angry with you leaders, and I will punish you. I care for my people, the nation of Judah, and I will change this flock of sheep into charging war horses. <a href="/erv/zechariah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Mine anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the he-goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and shall make them as his goodly horse in the battle. <a href="/gwt/zechariah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "My burning anger is directed against the shepherds. I will punish the male goats. The LORD of Armies takes care of his flock, the people of Judah. He makes them like his splendid war horse." <a href="/gnt/zechariah/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD says, "I am angry with those foreigners who rule my people, and I am going to punish them. The people of Judah are mine, and I, the LORD Almighty, will take care of them. They will be my powerful war-horses. <a href="/isv/zechariah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Against the shepherds my anger rises— I am punishing the leaders also, because the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah, appointing them as his royal war horse for battle. <a href="/msb/zechariah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle. <a href="/net/zechariah/10.htm">NET Bible</a> I am enraged at the shepherds and will punish the lead-goats. For the LORD who rules over all has brought blessing to his flock, the house of Judah, and will transform them into his majestic warhorse. <a href="/nheb/zechariah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> My anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the male goats; For the LORD of hosts has visited his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as his majestic horse in the battle. <a href="/wbt/zechariah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> My anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle. <a href="/web/zechariah/10.htm">World English Bible</a> My anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the male goats, for Yahweh of Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as his majestic horse in the battle. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “My anger burned against the shepherds, "" And I lay a charge against the male goats, "" For YHWH of Hosts has inspected His flock, the house of Judah, "" And set them as His splendid horse in battle. <a href="/ylt/zechariah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Against the shepherds did Mine anger burn, And against the he-goats I lay a charge, For inspected hath Jehovah of Hosts His flock, the house of Judah, And set them as His beauteous horse in battle. <a href="/slt/zechariah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I will review upon the he goats: for Jehovah of armies reviewed upon his flock the house of Judah, as the house of his strength in the war.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> My wrath is kindled against the shepherds, and I will visit upon the buck goats: for the Lord of hosts hath visited his flock, the house of Juda, and hath made them as the horse of his glory in the battle. <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> My fury has been kindled over the shepherds, and I will visit upon the he-goats. For the Lord of hosts has visited his flock, the house of Judah, and he has set them like the horse of his glory in the war. <a href="/nabre/zechariah/10.htm">New American Bible</a> My wrath is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of hosts attends to the flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like a splendid horse in battle. <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the LORD of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like his proud war-horse.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> My anger is raging against the shepherds, and I will punish the flocks; for the LORD of hosts has visited his flock the house of Judah, and has made them as a splendid horse in the battle. <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Against the Shepherds my anger is enraged and I shall sentence the flocks, because LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts commanded his flock of the house of Yehuda and he made them as a horse splendid in war<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Mine anger is kindled against the shepherds, And I will punish the he-goats; For the LORD of hosts hath remembered His flock the house of Judah, And maketh them as His majestic horse in the battle. <a href="/sep/zechariah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I will visit the lambs; and the Lord God Almighty shall visit his flock, the house of Juda, and he shall make them as his goodly horse in war. <a href="/parallel/zechariah/10-3.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=1505" 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/10.htm">Judah and Israel will be Restored</a> …2For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. 3<a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">“My anger</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: ḥā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">burns</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: hā·rō·‘îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">the shepherds,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: ’ep̄·qō·wḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">and I will punish</a> <a href="/hebrew/6260.htm" title="6260: hā·‘at·tū·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Male goat. Or sattud; from athad; prepared, i.e. Full grown; spoken only of he-goats, or leaders of the people.">the leaders.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: p̄ā·qaḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">attends to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5739.htm" title="5739: ‘eḏ·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A flock, herd. From adar; an arrangement, i.e. Muster.">His flock,</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/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·śām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He will make</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1935.htm" title="1935: hō·w·ḏōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Splendor, majesty, vigor. From an unused root; grandeur.">like His royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: kə·sūs (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">steed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">in battle.</a> 4The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.…<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="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-1.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-4</a> “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. / Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who tend My people: “You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your deeds, declares the LORD. / Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. ... <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="/jeremiah/50-6.htm">Jeremiah 50:6</a> My people are lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray, causing them to roam the mountains. They have wandered from mountain to hill; they have forgotten their resting place. <a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-10</a> “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. ... <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ... <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-16</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="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Isaiah 56:11-12</a> Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: / “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!” <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Jeremiah 3:15</a> Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-4</a> Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. <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="/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="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>My anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts has visited his flock the house of Judah, and has made them as his goodly horse in the battle.anger.<a href="/zechariah/11-5.htm">Zechariah 11:5-8,17</a> Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not… <a href="/isaiah/56-9.htm">Isaiah 56:9-12</a> All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest… <a href="/jeremiah/10-21.htm">Jeremiah 10:21</a> For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.and I.<a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Ezekiel 34:16,17,20,21</a> I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment… <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Matthew 25:32,33</a> And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: … punished.<a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a> Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.<a href="/isaiah/24-21.htm">Isaiah 24:21</a> And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.<a href="/jeremiah/11-22.htm">Jeremiah 11:22</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine:visited.<a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a> And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.<a href="/ruth/1-6.htm">Ruth 1:6</a> Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.<a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Zephaniah 2:7</a> And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.as.<a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a> The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.<a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Song of Solomon 1:9</a> I have compared thee, O my love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-8.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-16.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-16.htm">Burns</a> <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-7.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/joel/2-5.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-23.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/nahum/2-9.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-18.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/hosea/7-7.htm">Hot</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-22.htm">Inspected</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-8.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-7.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-18.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/joel/2-29.htm">Male</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-6.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-14.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-15.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/jonah/2-7.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Steed</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Visited</a> <a href="/job/31-14.htm">Visiteth</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-14.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/matthew/18-34.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Burns</a> <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/malachi/2-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/genesis/30-35.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/luke/12-55.htm">Hot</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/39-43.htm">Inspected</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-5.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/acts/19-27.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/malachi/1-14.htm">Male</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-19.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-3.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Steed</a> <a href="/matthew/25-36.htm">Visited</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Visiteth</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 10</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">God is to be sought unto, and not idols.</a> 3. <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">As he visited his flock for sin, so he will save and restore them.</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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In the context of Zechariah, these shepherds are likely the political and spiritual leaders who have failed in their duties to guide and protect the people. The imagery of shepherds is common in the Bible, with leaders like Moses and David being positive examples, while false prophets and corrupt leaders are often criticized (<a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-10</a>). The anger of God here reflects His righteousness and justice, as He holds leaders accountable for their stewardship.and I will punish the leaders The punishment of the leaders is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, where God holds those in authority responsible for leading the people astray. This punishment can be seen as both a warning and a corrective measure, aiming to restore proper leadership. Historically, this could refer to the leaders during the post-exilic period who were not fulfilling their roles effectively. The idea of divine retribution is consistent with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where blessings and curses are contingent upon obedience (Deuteronomy 28).For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah The term "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power, often used in contexts of divine intervention and warfare. "His flock" refers to the people of Judah, highlighting God's personal care and commitment to His covenant people. This phrase reassures the faithful that despite the failures of human leaders, God Himself will shepherd His people. The imagery of God as a shepherd is prevalent throughout Scripture, notably in <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a> and <a href="/john/10.htm">John 10</a>, where Jesus is described as the Good Shepherd.He will make them like His royal steed in battle This metaphor of transformation from a flock to a royal steed signifies empowerment and victory. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a royal steed was a symbol of strength, speed, and majesty, often associated with kings and military leaders. This transformation suggests that God will equip Judah with the strength and capability to overcome their adversaries. It also foreshadows the Messianic hope, where the ultimate victory is achieved through Jesus Christ, who is often depicted as a conquering king (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_shepherds.htm">The Shepherds</a> These are the leaders of Israel, both spiritual and political, who have failed in their duties to guide and protect the people. 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, highlighting His power and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_judah.htm">The House of Judah</a> Represents the southern kingdom of Israel, often used to symbolize the faithful remnant of God's people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_majestic_horse_in_battle.htm">The Majestic Horse in Battle</a> A metaphor for strength, nobility, and readiness for spiritual warfare, symbolizing how God will empower His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_punishment.htm">The Punishment</a> God's judgment against the unfaithful leaders, indicating His commitment to justice and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_anger.htm">God's Righteous Anger</a> Understand that God's anger is directed towards leaders who fail in their responsibilities. This calls for accountability and integrity in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/d/divine_leadership.htm">Divine Leadership</a> Recognize that God Himself will shepherd His people, providing guidance and protection. Trust in His leadership and seek His direction in your life. <a href="/topical/e/empowerment_for_battle.htm">Empowerment for Battle</a> God equips His people for spiritual warfare, making them strong and noble. Embrace the strength and courage that comes from God to face life's challenges. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_restoration.htm">Judgment and Restoration</a> God's judgment is not only punitive but also restorative. He removes unfaithful leaders to restore His people to righteousness and strength. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_faithful_remnant.htm">Role of the Faithful Remnant</a> The house of Judah symbolizes the faithful remnant. Be encouraged to remain faithful, knowing that God honors and empowers those who are steadfast.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 10</a> <a href="/q/does_zech._10_3_conflict_with_righteous_leaders.htm">Zechariah 10:3: Does punishing the “shepherds” conflict with other passages that present divinely appointed leaders as righteous? </a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</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/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3, 4. - § 5. The evil rulers set over them for their sins shall be removed, and Israel shall be firmly established. Ver. 3, - Mine anger was (is) kindled against the shepherds. These heathen rulers were indeed God's instruments in punishing his people, but they had exceeded their commission, and afflicted Israel in order to carry out their own evil designs, and now they themselves shall be chastised. Some commentators raise "the shepherds" to be the rulers of Israel civil and ecclesiastical, comparing <a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2, 5</a>, etc. But the context leads us to consider them as those who took the place of rulers of Israel when she had no shepherd of her own (ver. 2). I punished (will punish) the goats (bellwethers); literally, will visit upon; i.e. will chastise. The same word (paquad) is used in the next clause in a good sense. The "goats" are the leading men, those powerful for evil, as <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Isaiah 14:9</a>. Hath visited his flock. The reason why the evil shepherds are punished is because God visits his flock in love and care, to see their state and to relieve them from trouble (<a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Zephaniah 2:7</a>). The house of Judah here includes all the nation, to which it afterwards gave its name. Hath made (shall make) them as his goodly horse. The Israelites shall not only be delivered from oppression, but God shall use them as a stately war horse, richly caparisoned, to tread down enemies and triumph ever them. So he said before (<a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Zechariah 9:13</a>) that he would make Judah his bow and Ephraim his arrow. (For a description of the war horse, see <a href="/job/39-19.htm">Job 39:19-25</a>; comp. <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Revelation 19:14</a>, where Christ is represented riding on a white horse, and his saints following him on white horses.) <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/10-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“My anger אַפִּ֔י (’ap·pî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire burns חָרָ֣ה (ḥā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the shepherds, הָֽרֹעִים֙ (hā·rō·‘îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <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 I will punish אֶפְק֑וֹד (’ep̄·qō·wḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit the leaders. הָעַתּוּדִ֖ים (hā·‘at·tū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6260.htm">Strong's 6260: </a> Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (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 צְבָא֤וֹת (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 attends to פָקַד֩ (p̄ā·qaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit His flock, עֶדְרוֹ֙ (‘eḏ·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5739.htm">Strong's 5739: </a> An arrangement, muster the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Judah; יְהוּדָ֔ה (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 He will make וְשָׂ֣ם (wə·śām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set them אוֹתָ֔ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case like His royal הוֹד֖וֹ (hō·w·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1935.htm">Strong's 1935: </a> Splendor, majesty, vigor steed כְּס֥וּס (kə·sūs) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> A swallow, swift (type of bird) in battle. בַּמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 10:3 My anger is kindled against the shepherds (Zech. 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