Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. New Living Translation On that day the LORD their God will rescue his people, just as a shepherd rescues his sheep. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. English Standard Version On that day the LORD their God will save them, as the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land. Berean Standard Bible On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land. King James Bible And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. New King James Version The LORD their God will save them in that day, As the flock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, Lifted like a banner over His land— New American Standard Bible And the LORD their God will save them on that day As the flock of His people; For they are like the precious stones of a crown, Sparkling on His land. NASB 1995 And the LORD their God will save them in that day As the flock of His people; For they are as the stones of a crown, Sparkling in His land. NASB 1977 And the LORD their God will save them in that day As the flock of His people; For they are as the stones of a crown, Sparkling in His land. Legacy Standard Bible And Yahweh their God will save them in that day As the flock of His people; For they are as the stones of a crown, Sparkling in His land. Amplified Bible And the LORD their God shall save them on that day As the flock of His people; For they are like the [precious] jewels of a crown, Displayed and glittering in His land. Christian Standard Bible The LORD their God will save them on that day as the flock of his people; for they are like jewels in a crown, sparkling over his land. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD their God will save them on that day as the flock of His people; for they are like jewels in a crown, sparkling over His land. American Standard Version And Jehovah their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted on high over his land. Contemporary English Version The LORD God will save them on that day, because they are his people, and they will shine on his land like jewels in a crown. English Revised Version And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted on high over his land. GOD'S WORD® Translation On that day the LORD their God will rescue them as the flock of his people. They will certainly sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. Good News Translation When that day comes, the LORD will save his people, as a shepherd saves his flock from danger. They will shine in his land like the jewels of a crown. International Standard Version The LORD their God will save them at that time as his very own flock of people, because they are his crown jewels, exalted throughout his land. NET Bible On that day the LORD their God will deliver them as the flock of his people, for they are the precious stones of a crown sparkling over his land. New Heart English Bible The LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land. World English Bible Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their God YHWH has saved them in that day, "" As a flock of His people, "" For stones of a crown are displaying themselves over His ground. Young's Literal Translation And saved them hath Jehovah their God In that day, as a flock of His people, For stones of a crown are displaying themselves over His ground. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah their God saved them in that day as the sheep of his people: for the stones of consecration, lifting themselves up in his land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord their God will save them in that day, as the dock of his people: for holy stones shall be lifted up over his land. Catholic Public Domain Version And in that day, the Lord their God will save them as the flock of his people. For holy stones will be lifted up over his land. New American Bible And the LORD their God will save them: the people, like a flock on that day; For like gemstones of a crown they will shine on the land. New Revised Standard Version On that day the LORD their God will save them for they are the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they were holy stones cast upon his land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH their God will save his people in that day as sheep, because they were holy stones that were cast into his land OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD their God shall save them in that day As the flock of His people; For they shall be as the stones of a crown, Glittering over His land. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord their God shall save them in that day, even his people as a flock; for holy stones are rolled upon his land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD will Save His People…15The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar. 16On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land. 17How lovely they will be, and how beautiful! Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine, the young women.… Cross References Isaiah 62:3 You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. Malachi 3:17 “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. Ezekiel 34:11-12 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. John 10:27-28 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. Jeremiah 31:10 Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Psalm 95:7 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, Matthew 25:32-33 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Micah 7:14 Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign on his land. shall save. Psalm 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Isaiah 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. Jeremiah 23:3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. as. Isaiah 62:3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. Haggai 2:23 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts. lifted. Zechariah 8:23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. Isaiah 11:10-12 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious… Isaiah 60:3,14 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising… Jump to Previous Crown Displaying Ensign Flock Glittering Ground High Jewels Lifted Save Saved Saviour Shine Shining Sparkling StonesJump to Next Crown Displaying Ensign Flock Glittering Ground High Jewels Lifted Save Saved Saviour Shine Shining Sparkling StonesZechariah 9 1. God defends his church.9. Zion is exhorted to rejoice for the coming of Christ, and his peaceable kingdom. 12. God's promises of victory and defense. On that day This phrase often signifies a future time of divine intervention or fulfillment of prophecy. In the context of Zechariah, it points to a time when God will act decisively for His people. This is a common prophetic expression found throughout the Old Testament, indicating a significant event in God's redemptive plan (e.g., Isaiah 2:11, Joel 3:18). the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is portrayed as the Savior and Shepherd of His people. 2. His People (Israel) The nation of Israel, often referred to as God's flock, whom He promises to save and protect. 3. The Day of Salvation A prophetic reference to a future time when God will deliver His people, often associated with messianic expectations. 4. Jewels in a Crown A metaphor for the value and beauty of God's people, indicating their preciousness and honor in His sight. 5. The Land Refers to the Promised Land, which holds significant covenantal and eschatological importance for Israel. Teaching Points God as Savior and ShepherdRecognize God's role as both Savior and Shepherd in your life, providing guidance, protection, and deliverance. Value and Identity in Christ Understand your identity as a precious jewel in God's crown, valued and honored by Him. This should shape your self-worth and purpose. Hope in God's Promises Hold onto the hope of God's promises for future deliverance and restoration, trusting in His faithfulness and timing. Living as God's Treasured Possession Live in a way that reflects your status as God's treasured possession, displaying His glory and righteousness in your daily life. Community and Fellowship Embrace the community of believers as part of God's flock, supporting and encouraging one another in faith and love. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 9:16?2. How does Zechariah 9:16 illustrate God's role as a protector of His people? 3. What does "like jewels in a crown" signify about believers' value to God? 4. How can we reflect God's protection in our daily lives today? 5. Connect Zechariah 9:16 with John 10:28 on eternal security in Christ. 6. How does this verse encourage you to trust in God's deliverance? 7. How does Zechariah 9:16 reflect God's promise of protection and salvation for His people? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Zechariah 9:16? 9. How does Zechariah 9:16 relate to the concept of divine kingship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 9? 11. Is Jesus depicted riding a white horse in Revelation? 12. Proverbs 16:9 says humans plan their course, but the Lord determines their steps--how does this align with the concept of free will if God ultimately controls the outcome? 13. Proverbs 16:31 declares that gray hair, or old age, is a crown of glory for the righteous--how do we reconcile this with the early deaths of many who lead faithful and moral lives? 14. What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God? What Does Zechariah 9:16 Mean On that day• The phrase signals a definite, future moment when God steps into history in a decisive way (Zechariah 12:3; Zechariah 14:9). • Scripture consistently links “that day” with the LORD’s ultimate victory and the culmination of His promises (Isaiah 11:11; Joel 3:16). • Taken literally, this looks ahead to the climactic return of Christ to establish His kingdom, bringing resolution to Israel’s long-awaited hope (Matthew 24:30; Acts 1:11). the LORD their God will save them • Salvation here is God’s personal intervention—He Himself rescues, not merely through secondary means (Zechariah 8:7–8; Isaiah 45:17). • The verse affirms that national Israel will experience deliverance, a theme echoed in Romans 11:26: “and so all Israel will be saved.” • God’s saving work is total—physical protection from enemies (Zechariah 9:15) and spiritual restoration to covenant relationship (Jeremiah 31:33). as the flock of His people • “Flock” pictures loving, pastoral care. The LORD does not just redeem; He gathers and tends (Ezekiel 34:11–16; Psalm 100:3). • The shepherd imagery points to Messiah Jesus, the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). • Corporate identity is central: He saves them together, not as scattered individuals but as one flock under one Shepherd (John 10:16). for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land • God’s people become His adornment, showcasing His glory (Isaiah 62:3; Malachi 3:17). • The brilliance is visible “over His land,” underscoring the literal territory promised to Abraham (Genesis 17:8). • The transformation is radical: once oppressed, now radiant; once exiled, now enthroned in beauty (Revelation 21:11). • Their sparkle testifies to the King’s greatness—jewels do not glorify themselves but the crown and the One who wears it. summary Zechariah 9:16 promises a specific future day when the LORD personally rescues Israel, gathers them as His cherished flock, and sets them as dazzling jewels that display His majesty across the promised land. The verse assures believers of God’s unfailing covenant faithfulness, the certainty of national and spiritual restoration, and the ultimate glory that His redeemed people will radiate under their Messiah-King. Verse 16. - Shall save them. He shall give them a positive blessing beyond mere deliverance from enemies. Keil, "Shall endow them with salvation." As the flock of his people; so the Vulgate; literally, as a flock, his people; Septuagint, ὡς πρόβατα, λαὸν αὐτοῦ. He will tend his people as a shepherd tends his flock (Psalm 77:20; Psalm 100:3; Jeremiah 23:1; Ezekiel 34:2, 8, etc.), So Christ calls himself the "good Shepherd," and his followers "little flock" (John 10:11; Luke 12:32). Stones of a crown. The valuable gems set in crowns and diadems, or in the high priest's official dress. The people shall be in God's sight as precious as these in the eyes of men, and shall be highly exalted. The Septuagint and Vulgate render, "sacred stones;" and Knabenbauer thinks that by the term is meant the temple of God, which shall arise or shine in the Holy Laud, as a reward for its faithful defence. But the sense given above is satisfactory and simpler. Lifted up as an ensign upon his land; better, as the Revised Version margin, glittering upon his land. "His" may refer to Jehovah, or Israel; probably the latter is meant. The "land" is the crown or diadem in which the precious stones, the redeemed people, are set. They shall be raised to the highest possible glory and honour. If the words be taken in the sense of "raised on high over his land," they must be considered to indicate that the crown which contained the gems shall be raised aloft in victorious triumph.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֖וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֛ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will save them וְֽהוֹשִׁיעָ֞ם (wə·hō·wō·šî·‘ām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor as the flock כְּצֹ֣אן (kə·ṣōn) Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock of His people; עַמּ֑וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction like jewels אַבְנֵי־ (’aḇ·nê-) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone in a crown, נֵ֔זֶר (nê·zer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5145: Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet they will sparkle מִֽתְנוֹסְס֖וֹת (miṯ·nō·ws·sō·wṯ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5264: Perhaps to be high or conspicuous over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against His land. אַדְמָתֽוֹ׃ (’aḏ·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land Links Zechariah 9:16 NIVZechariah 9:16 NLT Zechariah 9:16 ESV Zechariah 9:16 NASB Zechariah 9:16 KJV Zechariah 9:16 BibleApps.com Zechariah 9:16 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 9:16 Chinese Bible Zechariah 9:16 French Bible Zechariah 9:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 9:16 Yahweh their God will save them (Zech. 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