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Zechariah 14:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen up, the Lord's day is coming, and everything you've taken will be divided right there in your own city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's judgment day is coming, and all stolen goods get redistributed right where you stand.

📚 Historical Context

Zechariah was a prophet who ministered to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile around 520 BC, during a time of rebuilding and restoration in Jerusalem. In Zechariah 14:1, he delivers a prophetic vision of the "Day of the Lord," which often symbolizes God's decisive intervention in history, involving judgment and the protection of His people. This verse fits into a broader biblical theme of divine sovereignty over nations and events.

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