Zechariah 10:3 · KJV
"Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle."
King James Version
What does Zechariah 10:3 mean? →Passage Context
1Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.
2For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.
3Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.
4Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.
5And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to God's discipline in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to be part of God's flock?
3
When have you felt God's presence guiding you?
Life Application
community
Engage in your community to support and uplift others as part of God's flock.
leadership
Recognize the importance of good leadership and strive to be a positive influence.
Connection to Jesus
typology
The shepherds represent leaders who fail their people, foreshadowing Jesus as the true Shepherd who cares for His flock.
See also: John 10:14
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