Zechariah 1:10

Translations

Modern

Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.”

Traditional

And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the Lord hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.

Literal

And the man standing among the myrtle trees answered, and he said: “These are they whom YHWH has sent to walk to and fro on the earth.”

Latin

Et respondit vir qui stabat inter myrteta, et dixit: Isti sunt quos misit Dominus ut perambulent terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.”

Notes

Zechariah 1:10

Patrol suggests the angelic riders continuously watch over the earth.

Zechariah 1:7–17

Zechariah's first vision shows God's concern for Jerusalem (Zechariah 1:7–15). This is followed by a response (Zechariah 1:16–17) that confirms God's plans to rebuild the temple and restore the city's prosperity.

Zechariah 1:7–6:15

These eight visions helped the Judeans overcome their fears and trust in God's promises. The visions happened two months after Haggai's last two messages (Haggai 2:10–19, 20–23). They suggest that Haggai's prophecies were coming true.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

Zechariah 1:11
And 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.”
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And the angel told me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth from their station before the Lord of all the earth.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Psalm 103:20–21
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
Job 1:7
“Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.”
Zechariah 1:8
I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.
Job 2:1–2
On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him.
Zechariah 4:10
For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”
Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.
Genesis 32:24–31
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
Hosea 12:3–5
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
Ezekiel 1:5–14
…and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form,

Glossary

Apocalyptic Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Vision of Zechariah of Horses

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