Zechariah 7:2

Translations

Modern

Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, along with their men, to plead before the LORD

Traditional

When they had sent unto the house of God Sherezer and Regem–melech, and their men, to pray before the Lord,

Literal

And Bethel had sent Sar-ezer, and Regem-melech, and his men to ask for favor before YHWH

Latin

Et miserunt ad domum Dei Sarasar et Rogommelech, et viri qui erant cum eo, ad deprecandam faciem Domini:

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English

Now the people of Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, along with their men, to plead before the LORD

Notes

Zechariah 7:2

to plead before the LORD (literally to soften the face of the Lord): They asked God to grant a request or decide on a matter. They likely offered a sacrifice or offering with their request.

Zechariah 7:1–14

Representatives from Bethel asked Zechariah a practical question (Zechariah 7:2–3). Although he answered it later (Zechariah 8:18–19), he first asked rhetorical questions about the people's selfish motives (7:5–6). Zechariah then explained God's expectations for Israel (Zechariah 7:8–10; see Jeremiah 22:3) and described what happened to those who disobeyed before (Zechariah 7:11–14).

Zechariah 7:1–8:23

These sermons provide a transition between the visions of the present (chapters 1–6) and those of the near future (chapters 9–11) and the more distant future (chapters 12–14).

Chapter 7 talks about fasting due to past disasters. Chapter 8 focuses on feasting for future blessings.

Events

Prophecies of Zechariahc. 520 BC

Related verses

Zechariah 8:21
…and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’
1 Kings 13:6
Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before.
Jeremiah 26:19
Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!”
1 Samuel 13:12
I thought, ‘Now the Philistines will descend upon me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the LORD.’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.”
Ezra 8:28–30
Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers.
Ezra 6:10
Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.
Ezra 7:15–23
Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,
Exodus 32:11
But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?
Zechariah 6:10
“Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.
Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

People

Regem-melech: A messenger sent to inquire of the Lord Sharezer: Delegate sent to inquire about fasting

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob

Glossary

Bethel (God) Prophecy Regemmelech Sharezer Zechariah (Person) Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Church: House of God Regem-Melech: A Captive Sent As a Messenger from the Jews in Babylon to Jerusalem Sharezer: (Rv) a Delegate to Priests and Prophets to Consult As to a Day of Humiliation Sherezer: A Delegate to Priests and Prophets to Consult As to a Day of Humiliation Temple: Solomon's for Prayer and Worship

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