Translations
Modern
I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
Traditional
And I will strengthen them in the Lord; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the Lord.
Literal
And I will make them mighty in YHWH, and in His name they will walk,” a declaration of YHWH.
Latin
Confortabo eos in Domino, et in nomine ejus ambulabunt, dicit Dominus.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.
Notes
This verse repeats the earlier promise that God will strengthen his people (Zechariah 10:6; see Isaiah 41:8–10; compare Psalms 18:1; 22:19; 28:8; 29:11).
A true shepherd will come. God promises a faithful leader who will care for his people and guide them rightly.
God will strengthen his people with his power and restore them because of his compassion (Zechariah 10:6, 12). The passage mentions shepherds several times (Zechariah 10:2–3; 11:3). These references prepare the reader for the next section, which uses an allegory (a symbolic story) about good and evil shepherds (11:4–17).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC
Glossary
Topics
Blessing: Spiritual, from God Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration