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Zechariah 6:1–8 – Four chariots from the mountains

What happens: Zechariah sees four chariots come out from between two bronze mountains, pulled by red, black, white, and dappled horses. They are the four winds of heaven going out after standing before the Lord. Those going north give rest to God’s Spirit in the north country.

What it means: God commands angelic forces over the nations. His judgments reach the centers of power. When God’s will is done, His Spirit is at rest. Sovereignty and peace belong to Him.

Zechariah 6:9–15 – Crown for Joshua and the Branch

What happens: Zechariah is told to make a crown of silver and gold and set it on Joshua the high priest. He announces the Branch who will build the temple, bear royal honor, sit as priest on his throne, and bring peace between the two offices. The crown is kept in the temple as a memorial, and those far off will come to build.

What it means: God unites priestly and royal roles in His chosen ruler. He alone builds God’s true temple. Peace and unity come under His reign. The nations share in God’s house as His promise unfolds.

Application

  • Rest in God’s rule over world affairs.
  • Look to God’s chosen ruler who builds His true temple and brings peace.
  • Join God’s work so that people far off can share in His house.

Bible

1And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass.

2In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;

3And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.

4Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?

5And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

6The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.

7And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.

8Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.

9And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

10Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;

11Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;

12And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:

13Even 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.

14And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD.

15And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.

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