Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling. Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. New Living Translation I will make Jerusalem like an intoxicating drink that makes the nearby nations stagger when they send their armies to besiege Jerusalem and Judah. English Standard Version “Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah. Berean Standard Bible “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. King James Bible Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. New King James Version “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes staggering to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. NASB 1995 “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. NASB 1977 “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. Legacy Standard Bible “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples all around. Now the one in siege against Jerusalem will also be against Judah. Amplified Bible “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling (staggering) to all the surrounding peoples; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. Christian Standard Bible “Look, I will make Jerusalem a cup that causes staggering for the peoples who surround the city. The siege against Jerusalem will also involve Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible Look, I will make Jerusalem a cup that causes staggering for the peoples who surround the city. The siege against Jerusalem will also involve Judah. American Standard Version Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling unto all the peoples round about, and upon Judah also shall it be in the siege against Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version I have decided that Jerusalem will become a bowl of wine that makes the neighboring nations drunk. And when Jerusalem is attacked, Judah will also be attacked. English Revised Version behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling unto all the peoples round about, and upon Judah also shall it be in the siege against Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm going to make Jerusalem like a cup [of wine] that makes all the surrounding people stagger. They will attack Judah along with Jerusalem. Good News Translation "I will make Jerusalem like a cup of wine; the nations around her will drink and stagger like drunks. And when they besiege Jerusalem, the cities of the rest of Judah will also be besieged. International Standard Version Look, I am making Jerusalem an unstable cup toward all of its surrounding armies when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible ?Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. NET Bible "I am about to make Jerusalem a cup that brings dizziness to all the surrounding nations; indeed, Judah will also be included when Jerusalem is besieged. New Heart English Bible "Look, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling to all the surrounding peoples, and on Judah also will it be in the siege against Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all the people around, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. World English Bible “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling to all the surrounding peoples, and it will also be on Judah in the siege against Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Behold, I am making Jerusalem a cup of reeling "" To all the surrounding peoples, "" And it is also against Judah, "" In the siege against Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation Lo, I am making Jerusalem a cup of reeling To all the peoples round about, And also against Judah it is, In the siege against Jerusalem. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, I set Jerusalem a dish of reeling to all peoples round about, and against Judah shall he be in the straitness against Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold I will make Jerusalem a lintel of surfeiting to all the people round about: and Juda also shall be in the siege against Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I will set Jerusalem as a lintel of the effects of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, yet even Judah will be in the blockade against Jerusalem. New American Bible See, I will make Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all peoples round about. Judah will be besieged, even Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version See, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding peoples; it will be against Judah also in the siege against Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, I will make Jerusalem a fearful place to all the people round about her, also there shall be a siege both against Judah together with Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, I make Jerusalem the gate of quaking for all the nations that are around her, also upon Yehuda there shall be suffering with Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of staggering Unto all the peoples round about, And upon Judah also shall it fall to be in the siege against Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, I will make Jerusalem as trembling door-posts to all the nations round about, and in Judea there shall be a siege against Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem will be Attacked1This is the burden of the word of the LORD concerning Israel. Thus declares the LORD, who stretches out the heavens and lays the foundation of the earth, who forms the spirit of man within him: 2“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. 3On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured.… Cross References Isaiah 51:17 Awake, awake! Rise up, O Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the LORD the cup of His fury; you who have drained the goblet to the dregs—the cup that makes men stagger. Jeremiah 25:15-17 This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. / And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” / So I took the cup from the LORD’s hand and made all the nations drink from it, each one to whom the LORD had sent me, Jeremiah 51:7 Babylon was a gold cup in the hand of the LORD, making the whole earth drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore the nations have gone mad. Isaiah 29:9-10 Stop and be astonished; blind yourselves and be sightless; be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not from strong drink. / For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. Ezekiel 23:32-34 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup deep and wide. It will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much. / You will be filled with drunkenness and grief, with a cup of devastation and desolation, the cup of your sister Samaria. / You will drink it and drain it; you will dash it to pieces, and tear your breasts. For I have spoken,’ declares the Lord GOD. Psalm 75:8 For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs. Lamentations 4:21 So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. Isaiah 51:22 Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again. Habakkuk 2:16 You will be filled with shame instead of glory. You too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory. Revelation 14:10 he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. Revelation 16:19 The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath. Revelation 18:6 Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. Matthew 20:22-23 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered. / “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.” Mark 10:38-39 “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?” / “We can,” the brothers answered. “You will drink the cup that I drink,” Jesus said, “and you will be baptized with the baptism that I undergo. Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. Treasury of Scripture Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. a cup. Psalm 75:8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. Isaiah 51:17,22,23 Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the LORD the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out… Jeremiah 25:15,17 For thus saith the LORD God of Israel unto me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it… trembling. Jeremiah 51:57 And I will make drunk her princes, and her wise men, her captains, and her rulers, and her mighty men: and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts. or, poison. Jeremiah 8:14 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. when they, etc. Zechariah 14:14 And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and apparel, in great abundance. Jump to Previous Besieged Causes Cup Fall Fear Jerusalem Judah Making Peoples Reeling Round Shaking Shut Siege Staggering Surrounding TremblingJump to Next Besieged Causes Cup Fall Fear Jerusalem Judah Making Peoples Reeling Round Shaking Shut Siege Staggering Surrounding TremblingZechariah 12 1. Jerusalem a cup of trembling to herself,3. and a burdensome stone to her adversaries. 6. The victorious restoring of Judah. 10. The repentance of Jerusalem. Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. This phrase introduces a divine declaration, emphasizing God's active role in the unfolding events. The imagery of a "cup of drunkenness" is symbolic, often used in the Bible to represent judgment and wrath (Isaiah 51:17, Jeremiah 25:15-16). The surrounding peoples refer to the nations around Israel, historically including groups like the Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, and Edomites. The metaphor suggests that these nations will be thrown into confusion and chaos, akin to the effects of intoxication, as they attempt to attack or influence Jerusalem. This reflects the historical context of Jerusalem as a focal point of conflict and divine protection, underscoring its significance in God's plan. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. Persons / Places / Events 1. JerusalemThe central city of Israel, significant in biblical prophecy and history, often representing the spiritual and political heart of God's people. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which includes Jerusalem. It holds a special place in biblical history as the lineage of King David and the tribe from which Jesus descended. 3. Surrounding Peoples Refers to the nations and groups around Israel that have historically been in conflict with God's people. In prophetic literature, these often symbolize opposition to God's plans. 4. Cup of Drunkenness A metaphor indicating judgment and confusion. In biblical terms, a "cup" often symbolizes God's wrath or judgment being poured out. 5. Siege A military blockade and assault on a city. In this context, it represents the trials and tribulations that Jerusalem and Judah will face. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is in control of the nations and their destinies. The imagery of the "cup of drunkenness" serves as a reminder that God will judge those who oppose His people. The Centrality of Jerusalem Jerusalem is not just a historical city but a focal point in God's redemptive plan. Believers should recognize the spiritual significance of Jerusalem in biblical prophecy. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare The siege of Jerusalem symbolizes the spiritual battles believers face. We must be vigilant and prepared for opposition in our spiritual journey. Hope Amidst Trials Despite the impending siege, God's ultimate plan is for the redemption and restoration of His people. Believers can find hope in God's promises of deliverance. Call to Prayer for Israel Christians are encouraged to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for God's purposes to be fulfilled in the nation of Israel.Verse 2. - A cup of trembling; a bowl of reeling - a bowl whose contents cause staggering and reeling, ὡς πρόθυρα σαλευόμενα, "as tottering porticoes" (Septuagint); superliminare crapulae (Vulgate). This Jerome explains to mean that any one who crosses the threshold of Jerusalem in hostile guise shall totter and fall. Jerusalem is the capital and type of the Messianic theocracy; the hostile powers of the world crowd round her, like thirsting men round a bowl of wine; but they find the drought is fatal to them; they stagger back discomfited and destroyed. The figure of the cup and drunkenness is often employed to denote the judgment of God upon transgressors, which makes them incapable of defence or escape (comp. Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15, etc.; Jeremiah 51:39, 57; Habakkuk 2:16). The people; the peoples (so vers. 3, 4, 6). The heathen nations who war against God's people. When they shall be in the siege, etc. This gives a good sense, but the Hebrew will not allow it. Septuagint, Ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ἔσται περιοχὴ ἐπὶ Ἱερουσαλήμ, "In Judaea there shall be a blockade against Jerusalem;" Vulgate, Sed et Juda erit in obsidione contra Jerusalem, which may mean that Judah shall be among those that besiege Jerusalem, or when Jerusalem is beset Judah shall suffer the same calamity. Pusey and Revised Version render, "And upon Judah also shall it [i.e. 'the burden'] be in the siege against Jerusalem." Cheyne, "And also on [or, 'over '] Judah it [i.e. the protection and deliverance implied in the first clause of the verse] shall be, in the siege," etc. Any interpretation of the passage which makes Judah join with the enemy in attacking Jerusalem is precluded by the very intimate union between Judah and Jerusalem denoted in vers. 4-7, and by the hostility of the nations against Judah. Cheyne's explanation is hardly a natural one, however suitable. Lowe ('Hebr. Stud. Comm.') renders, "And also on Judah [shall fall this reeling] during the siege [which is to take place] against Jerusalem." It seems best to render, with Alexander, "Also against Judah shall it be in the siege against Jerusalem," i.e. not only the mother city, but all the country, shall be exposed to hostile invasion. This suits ver. 5, where the chieftains of Judah are represented as trusting in the valour of the inhabitants of Jerusalem when they are incurring the same danger. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Behold,הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! I אָ֠נֹכִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I will make שָׂ֣ם (śām) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֧ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel a cup סַף־ (sap̄-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5592: A vestibule, a dish of drunkenness רַ֛עַל (ra·‘al) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7478: A reeling to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the surrounding סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around peoples. הָעַמִּ֖ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Judah יְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites will be יִֽהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be besieged, בַמָּצ֖וֹר (ḇam·mā·ṣō·wr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4692: Something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness as well as עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Zechariah 12:2 NIVZechariah 12:2 NLT Zechariah 12:2 ESV Zechariah 12:2 NASB Zechariah 12:2 KJV Zechariah 12:2 BibleApps.com Zechariah 12:2 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 12:2 Chinese Bible Zechariah 12:2 French Bible Zechariah 12:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 12:2 Behold I will make Jerusalem a cup (Zech. 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