Parallel ZEC 9:0

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(All still tentative.)

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HAP Hebrew accents and phrasing: See Allan Johnson's Hebrew accents and phrasing analysis.

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Zechariah 9 Introduction

Structure and Formatting

This chapter is a prophetic oracle (the “burden of the word of Yahweh”) that moves from judgment on the surrounding nations (verses 1-8), to the coming of a righteous, humble king who brings peace (verses 9-10), to Yahweh’s deliverance and restoration of his people (verses 11-17).

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

The blood of the covenant

In verse 11, “the blood of your covenant” refers to the sacrifices that ratified Yahweh’s agreement with Israel, the basis for his freeing his people.

Translation Issues in This Chapter

Shifting speakers and personified cities

The speaker shifts between the prophet and Yahweh (first person), and cities such as Tyre and Ekron are personified as women; track these shifts throughout the chapter.