Zechariah 9: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Zechariah 9 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Yahweh's word brings judgment against several nations, including Hadrach, Damascus, Hamath, Tyre, and Sidon (vv. 1-2). Tyre’s wealth and strength will be destroyed by the Lord, who will strike it down and consume it with fire (vv.

Key verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

Outline

Zechariah 9:1–2 Judgment Against Neighboring Nations
Zechariah 9:3–4 Fall of Tyre
Zechariah 9:5–6 Fear Among the Philistines
Zechariah 9:7–8 Restoration of God's People
Zechariah 9:9–10 Announcement of the King
Zechariah 9:11–12 Hope for the Captives
Zechariah 9:13–17 Divine Victory and Abundance

Discussion questions

What does the Lord promise to do to Tyre in v4?
In v9, how is the coming King described?
The promise of peace in v10: how does this connect to the expected role of a king?
The mention of 'prisoners of hope' in v12: what does this phrase suggest about their situation?
When have you felt like a 'prisoner of hope' in your own life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Zechariah 9: Matthew 21, Isaiah 61, Isaiah 62.

Before next time: read Zechariah 10.