Zechariah 11:14

Translations

Modern

Then I cut in two my second staff called Union, breaking the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Traditional

Then I cut asunder mine other staff, even Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Literal

And I cut in two my second staff, Union, to break the brotherhood between Judah and between Israel.

Latin

Et præcidi virgam meam secundam, quæ appellabatur Funiculus, ut dissolverem germanitatem inter Judam et Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I cut in two my second staff called Union, breaking the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Notes

Zechariah 11:4–17

The Hebrew leaders are compared to shepherds in the last three messages (Zechariah 9:9–11:17) of Zechariah’s first oracle (Zechariah 9–11). This message uses allegory and symbolic actions by Zechariah to show the wickedness of Israel’s leaders. The prophet acts out a story of a “good shepherd” chosen by God to guide and unite the people. However, the people reject this shepherd and the promise of protection from other nations (Zechariah 11:10) and unity between Judah and Israel (11:14). Zechariah’s symbolic actions point ahead to the work of Jesus the Messiah. His ministry fulfills this image as the Good Shepherd (see John 10:1–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Apocalyptic Literature The Shepherd

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

James 3:16
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
Isaiah 9:21
Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
Matthew 24:10
At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,
Galatians 5:15
But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
Isaiah 11:13
Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.
Zechariah 11:7
So I pastured the flock marked for slaughter, especially the afflicted of the flock. Then I took for myself two staffs, calling one Favor and the other Union, and I pastured the flock.
James 4:1–3
What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?
Ezekiel 37:16–20
“And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’
James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Acts 23:7–10
As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.
Zechariah 11:9
Then I said, “I will no longer shepherd you. Let the dying die, and the perishing perish; and let those who remain devour one another’s flesh.”

Parallels

Matthew 27:3–10

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Israel: (Foreshadowing Circumstances Indicating the Separation): Providential Staves (Long Poles): Symbolical Symbols and Similitudes: Sticks and Staves

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