Zechariah 11:2

KJV

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.

— Zechariah 11:2, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Zechariah Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. The allegory of the shepherd who tends the flock but is rejected. Two staffs named Favor and Union are broken, annulling God's covenant with the peoples and the union of Judah and Israel. Thirty pieces of silver — the price …

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Other Translations

ASV

Wail, O fir-tree, for the cedar is fallen, because the goodly ones are destroyed: wail, O ye oaks of Bashan, for the strong forest is come down.

YLT

Howl, O fir, for fallen hath the cedar, For their honourable ones were destroyed, Howl, ye oaks of Bashan, For come down hath the fenced forest,

BBE

Give a cry of grief, O fir-tree, for the fall of the cedar, because the great ones have been made low: give cries of grief, O you oaks of Bashan, for the strong trees of the wood have come down.

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