Zechariah 6:13

Translations

Modern

Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Traditional

Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Literal

And he will build the temple of YHWH, and it is he who will bear the splendor, and he will sit and rule upon his throne. And He will be a priest on His throne, and a counsel of peace will be between the two of them.’

Latin

Et ipse exstruet templum Domino: et ipse portabit gloriam, et sedebit, et dominabitur super solio suo: et erit sacerdos super solio suo, et consilium pacis erit inter illos duos.

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English

Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Notes

Zechariah 6:12–13

The Branch is a title for the Messiah (see Zechariah 3:8), whom Jeshua represents.
build the temple of the LORD: Jeshua the high priest helped build the temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:1–2, 8–9; 5:2). Similarly, Jesus the Messiah would build the eternal heavenly temple through his death, burial, and resurrection (John 2:19–22; 4:23–24; Ephesians 2:19–22; Hebrews 8:1–2).
The Messiah would rule as king, a role linked to David and the tribe of Judah (2 Samuel 7:12–16).
He will be a priest on His throne: The Messiah’s priestly role is linked to Aaron and the tribe of Levi (Exodus 29:44).
Jeshua’s crown represents his two roles. Melchizedek also had the dual roles of priest and king (Genesis 14:17–20), as does the Messiah (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:1–3, 15–17).

Zechariah 6:9–15

This important message comes with Zechariah’s eighth vision (Zechariah 6:1–8). Jeshua’s symbolic crowning as both king and priest was not a real political setup for Judah. It likely represents the coming of the Messiah, God's chosen king.

In Zechariah, the Branch is a title for this coming Messiah. The image describes new growth from what seemed dead, like a shoot growing from a cut-down tree. This shows that, even after exile and failure, God will raise up a new ruler from David’s line. The Branch will build the temple of the Lord and unite kingship and priesthood in one person (Zechariah 6:12; compare 3:8).

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

The Church as God’s Temple

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

Psalm 110:4
The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Isaiah 49:5–6
And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.
Psalm 21:5
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
Psalm 85:9–11
Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
Psalm 45:3–4
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
Isaiah 22:24
So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 2:13–18
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Colossians 1:18–20
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Glossary

Apocalyptic Branch Crown Jedaiah Josiah Postexilic Period Tobijah Zechariah, Book of Zephaniah (Person)

Topics

Jeshua: Symbolical: Prophecies Concerning Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: On his Throne Joshua: Symbolical of the Restoration of God's People Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Exercising the Priestly office in Heaven Temple: The Second: Prophecies of Its Restoration the High Priest Christ: On his Throne Types of the Saviour: High Priest, Typical of the Mediatorship

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