Zechariah 11:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cry out, you pine trees, because the mighty cedars have fallen! The powerful ones have been destroyed. Wail, you strong oaks of Bashan, because the whole beautiful forest has been cut down.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When the strongest fall, everyone feels it — even nature mourns.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Zechariah wrote this book to the Jewish community in Judah who had returned from Babylonian exile, around the late 6th century BCE.

←

PreviousZechariah 11:1

NextZechariah 11:3

→

Explore Similar Verses

Daniel 11:16

But this new guy who comes against him? He's going to do whatever he wants, and nobody will be able to stop him. He'll take over the beautiful land, and honestly, he's going to wreck it completely.

Isaiah 13:19

And Babylon, the most glorious of all kingdoms and the pride and beauty of the Babylonian people, will be completely destroyed just like when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.

Jeremiah 25:34

Cry out in anguish, you leaders, and weep loudly! Roll around in the dust like mourners, you rulers of the people! The time has come for you to be destroyed and scattered. You will be shattered like a beautiful, valuable pot.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources