Zechariah 14:9

Authorized King James Version

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And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.

Original Language Analysis

וְהָיָ֧ה H1961
וְהָיָ֧ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
יְהוָ֛ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֛ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ shall be king H4428
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ shall be king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 13
a king
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 4 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 5 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָאָ֑רֶץ over all the earth H776
הָאָ֑רֶץ over all the earth
Strong's: H776
Word #: 6 of 13
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
בַּיּ֣וֹם in that day H3117
בַּיּ֣וֹם in that day
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 7 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַה֗וּא H1931
הַה֗וּא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 8 of 13
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יִהְיֶ֧ה H1961
יִהְיֶ֧ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 9 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
יְהוָ֛ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֛ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 10 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶחָֽד׃ one H259
אֶחָֽד׃ one
Strong's: H259
Word #: 11 of 13
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
וּשְׁמ֥וֹ and his name H8034
וּשְׁמ֥וֹ and his name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 12 of 13
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
אֶחָֽד׃ one H259
אֶחָֽד׃ one
Strong's: H259
Word #: 13 of 13
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

Cross References

Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.Daniel 7:27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:Zephaniah 3:9For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.Psalms 72:17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.Psalms 86:9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Analysis & Commentary

And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one. This climactic eschatological vision declares universal divine kingship. "The LORD shall be king over all the earth" (ve-hayah Yahweh le-melekh al-kol-ha-aretz) announces Yahweh's reign extending beyond Israel to all nations. "In that day" refers to Messiah's return and kingdom establishment. "One LORD" (Yahweh echad) and "his name one" (shemo echad) proclaims exclusive monotheism recognized globally. The word "echad" (one) is the same as Deuteronomy 6:4's Shema. This fulfills in Christ's kingdom when every knee bows and tongue confesses Jesus is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Historical Context

Zechariah 14 describes the eschatological Day of the LORD—nations attacking Jerusalem, divine intervention, Christ's return to the Mount of Olives, and establishment of His reign. In Zechariah's time, multiple nations worshiped false gods. Even Israel struggled with idolatry. The vision promises a day when all will acknowledge Yahweh alone. Partially fulfilled as the gospel spreads globally, ultimately fulfilled at Christ's return when His kingdom encompasses all creation (Revelation 11:15). The phrase "his name one" means unified worship—no competing gods, no divided loyalties, only Christ exalted.

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