Key Figures — Zechariah 13

3 figures

1. The Lord of Hosts

   Divine speaker and orchestrator of purification and judgment.

   The Lord declares the opening of a fountain for cleansing from sin and impurity, and He promises to remove idolatry and false prophecy from the land.

   Related passages

   • Zechariah Chapter 12 (The Lord's promise of deliverance and mourning)
   • Malachi Chapter 3 (The Lord's refining and purifying work)

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2. The Shepherd

   Figure representing leadership and sacrifice.

   The Shepherd is struck, leading to the scattering of the sheep, a prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament with the arrest of Jesus and the scattering of His disciples.

   Related passages

   • Matthew Chapter 26 (Jesus quotes this prophecy regarding His disciples)
   • Mark Chapter 14 (The scattering of the disciples)

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3. The False Prophets

   Figures representing deception and falsehood.

   The chapter speaks of the removal of false prophets and the shame they will feel, leading to their denial of their former practices.

   Related passages

   • Jeremiah Chapter 23 (Condemnation of false prophets)
   • Ezekiel Chapter 13 (Judgment against false prophets)

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