Zechariah 9:6

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“A mixed race will occupy Ashdod,and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.”

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BSBPD

“A mixed race will occupy Ashdod,and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And dwelt hath a foreigner in Ashdod, And I have cut off the excellency of the Philistines.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Zechariah 9:6 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:18I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me.
  2. Ecclesiastes 6:2God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction.
  3. Isaiah 2:12For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted— it will be humbled—
  4. Isaiah 23:9The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth.
  5. Isaiah 28:1Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine.
  6. Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
  7. Amos 1:8I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.
  8. Zephaniah 2:10This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts.
  9. 1 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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