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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/zechariah/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/zechariah/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A day of the LORD is coming, Jerusalem, when your possessions will be plundered and divided up within your very walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Watch, for the day of the LORD is coming when your possessions will be plundered right in front of you!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for the LORD, when the spoil taken from you will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, And your spoil will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoils <i>taken from</i> you will be divided among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for Yahweh when the spoil <i>taken</i> from you will be divided among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you (Jerusalem) will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look, a day belonging to the LORD is coming when the plunder taken from you will be divided in your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, a day of Jehovah cometh, when thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will have his day. And when it comes, everything that was ever taken from Jerusalem will be returned and divided among its people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, a day of the LORD cometh, when thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A day is going to come for the LORD when the loot you have taken will be divided among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The day when the LORD will sit in judgment is near. Then Jerusalem will be looted, and the loot will be divided up before your eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Look! A day is coming for the LORD, when your plunder will be divided among you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A day of the LORD is about to come when your possessions will be divided as plunder in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, a day of the LORD comes, when your spoil will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, a day of Yahweh comes, when your plunder will be divided within you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, a day has come to YHWH, "" And your spoil has been divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, a day hath come to Jehovah, And divided hath been thy spoil in thy midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the day to Jehovah coming, and thy spoil was divided in the midst of thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold the days of the Lord shall come, and thy spoils shall be divided in the midst of thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, the days of the Lord will arrive, and your spoils will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A day is coming for the LORD when the spoils taken from you will be divided in your midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />See, a day is coming for the LORD, when the plunder taken from you will be divided in your midst.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BEHOLD, the day of the LORD is coming, and your spoil shall be divided in the midst of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold, the day of LORD JEHOVAH comes, and your property shall be divided among you<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, a day of the LORD cometh, When thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, the days of the Lord come, and thy spoils shall be divided in thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/14-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=2119" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/14.htm">The Destroyers of Jerusalem Destroyed</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm- (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">a day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: 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/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">is coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: šə·lā·lêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">when your plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: wə·ḥul·laq (Conj-w:: V-Pual-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">will be divided</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bêḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">in your presence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/3-2.htm">Joel 3:2</a></span><br />I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations as they divided up My land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14-16</a></span><br />These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. / “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” / And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9-11</a></span><br />Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. / For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. / I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-18.htm">Ezekiel 38:18-23</a></span><br />Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. / In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. / The fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, every creature that crawls upon the ground, and all mankind on the face of the earth will tremble at My presence. The mountains will be thrown down, the cliffs will collapse, and every wall will fall to the ground. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a></span><br />“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1-3</a></span><br />“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” / “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. / Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15-18</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” / And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, / saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-7.htm">Jeremiah 30:7</a></span><br />How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-3</a></span><br />For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18-20</a></span><br />Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. / It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. / Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12-17</a></span><br />And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a></span><br />For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, the day of the LORD comes, and your spoil shall be divided in the middle of you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a></b></br> For the day of the LORD of hosts <i>shall be</i> upon every <i>one that is</i> proud and lofty, and upon every <i>one that is</i> lifted up; and he shall be brought low:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6,9</a></b></br> Howl ye; for the day of the LORD <i>is</i> at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a></b></br> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/2-4.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/daniel/11-39.htm">Division</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-4.htm">Force</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-9.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-9.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-9.htm">Spoil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Division</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-12.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Force</a> <a href="/matthew/5-41.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Spoil</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">The destroyers of Jerusalem destroyed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/14-3.htm">The coming of Christ, and the graces of his kingdom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/14-12.htm">The plague of Jerusalem's enemies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">The remnant shall turn to the Lord;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/14-20.htm">and their spoils shall be holy.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "day of the LORD" is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, signifying a time when God will act decisively in history. It is a day of both judgment and salvation, depending on one's relationship with God. This concept is seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a> and <a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18-20</a>, where it is depicted as a time of darkness and destruction for the wicked but deliverance for the faithful. The anticipation of this day reflects the eschatological hope of God's ultimate victory over evil.<p><b>when your plunder will be divided in your presence</b><br>This phrase suggests a scenario of defeat and humiliation, where the spoils of war are taken and distributed openly. Historically, this reflects the common practice in ancient warfare where victors would divide the plunder among themselves. The imagery here is stark, indicating a reversal of fortunes for those who are being plundered. In the context of Zechariah, this could refer to the siege and capture of Jerusalem, a city that has faced numerous invasions throughout history. Theologically, it underscores the theme of divine justice, where the consequences of sin and rebellion are made manifest. This phrase also serves as a warning to the people of God to remain faithful, as seen in the broader narrative of the Old Testament where disobedience often leads to judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this prophecy, representing God's sovereign power and authority over the events described.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city that is the focal point of the prophecy, symbolizing God's chosen people and the center of His redemptive plan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the LORD</a></b><br>A significant eschatological event characterized by divine intervention, judgment, and the fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/plunder.htm">Plunder</a></b><br>The spoils of war, indicating a time of conflict and the consequences of divine judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_jerusalem.htm">The People of Jerusalem</a></b><br>The inhabitants who will witness the division of plunder, representing both the immediate audience and a broader spiritual community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_day_of_the_lord.htm">Understanding the Day of the LORD</a></b><br>Recognize that the "Day of the LORD" is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing both judgment and hope. It calls believers to live in readiness and anticipation of God's ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>Acknowledge that God is in control of history and that His judgments are just. This should lead to a reverent fear of the Lord and a commitment to righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The division of plunder signifies the spiritual battles believers face. We must be equipped with the armor of God to stand firm in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a></b><br>Even in the face of judgment, there is hope for redemption and restoration. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises and His plan for salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_god's_plan.htm">Witnessing God's Plan</a></b><br>Just as the people of Jerusalem witnessed the events, believers today are called to be witnesses of God's work in the world, sharing the gospel and living out their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_jesus_expected_to_return.htm">Where is Jesus expected to return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_zechariah_12_2-3_reconciled_with_jerusalem's_conquests.htm">If Zechariah 12:2–3 predicts Jerusalem as an immovable stone, how can this be reconciled with the city’s repeated conquests throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_zechariah_14_4's_link_to_christ's_return.htm">What is Zechariah 14:4's significance to Christ's Second Coming?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1, 2.</span> - § 5. The afflictions of the people and their results are set forth in figure and symbol. <span class="accented">Jerusalem is represented as taken and plundered.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The day of the Lord;</span> <span class="accented">a day of</span> (or, <span class="accented">to</span>) <span class="accented">Jehovah cometh.</span> The Greek and Latin Versions have the plural, "days of the Lord come." It is a time when he will specially manifest his glory and power, and be recognized as allowing the trial of his people for wise purposes. It is impossible to fix on any historical fulfilment of this prophecy. The details suit neither Maccabean nor Roman times; the attempt to define exactly the period and matter of its accomplishment has proved a failure, and has led to a mingling of events of very different dates, and to a conglomeration of senses literal, metaphorical, and anagogical, which creates confusion while assuming to explain difficulties. The literal interpretation must be resigned, and the whole prophecy must be taken to adumbrate the kingdom of God in its trial, development, and triumph. <span class="cmt_word">Thy spoil shall be divided.</span> Jerusalem is addressed; and the prophet intimates that the enemy shall get possession of the capital, plunder it, and divide its spoil among themselves in its very midst with the greatest security, the inhabitants being wholly at the conquerors' mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/14-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Behold,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a day</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹם־</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is coming</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when your plunder</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלָלֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lā·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be divided</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֻלַּ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥul·laq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in your presence.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּקִרְבֵּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·qir·bêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nearest part, the center</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 14:1 Behold a day of Yahweh comes when (Zech. 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