Key Figures — Zechariah 11

4 figures

1. Zechariah

   Prophet and symbolic shepherd.

   Zechariah acts out a symbolic role as a shepherd, representing God's leadership over Israel and the rejection of His guidance by the people.

   Related passages

   • Zechariah Chapter 1 (Introduction to Zechariah's prophetic ministry)
   • Zechariah Chapter 13 (Further prophecies concerning shepherds and leadership)

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2. The Worthless Shepherd

   Symbolic representation of unfaithful leadership.

   This figure represents leaders who neglect and harm the flock, contrasting with the good shepherd imagery found elsewhere in Scripture.

   Related passages

   • Ezekiel Chapter 34 (Condemnation of false shepherds)
   • John Chapter 10 (Jesus as the Good Shepherd)

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3. The Flock

   Symbolic representation of the people of Israel.

   The flock represents the people of Israel who are under the care of the shepherd, illustrating their relationship with God and their leaders.

   Related passages

   • Psalm 23 (The Lord as Shepherd)
   • Isaiah Chapter 40 (God's care for His people as a shepherd)

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4. Thirty Pieces of Silver

   Symbolic price for the shepherd's wages.

   This amount represents the value placed on the shepherd's work, later echoed in the New Testament as the price for which Judas betrayed Jesus.

   Related passages

   • Matthew Chapter 26 (Judas's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver)
   • Exodus Chapter 21 (The price of a slave)

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