Zechariah 11:14

Easy To Read Version

Then I cut the stick named Union into two pieces. I did this to show that the union between Judah and Israel had been broken.

Cross References

Isaiah 11:13

At that time, Ephraim (Israel) will not be jealous of Judah. Judah will have no enemies left. And Judah will not cause trouble for Ephraim.

Isaiah 9:21

(\{This means\} Manasseh will fight against Ephraim, and Ephraim will fight against Manasseh. And then both of them will turn against Judah.)

Ezekiel 37:22

I will make them one nation in the land on the mountains of Israel. One king will be king for all of them. They won’t continue to be two nations. They won’t be divided into two kingdoms any more.

Zechariah 11:6

And I don’t feel sorry for the people living in this country.” The Lord said these things, “Look, I will let everyone be abused by his neighbor and king. I will let them destroy their country—I will not stop them!”

Zechariah 11:7

So I took care of the sheep that had been raised to be killed—those poor sheep. I found two sticks. I called one stick Favor, and I called the other stick Union. Then I began caring for the sheep.

Zechariah 11:9

Then I said, “I quit! I will not take care of you! I will let those that want to die, die. I will let those that want to be destroyed, be destroyed. And those that are left will destroy each other.”

Matthew 24:10

At that time, many believers will lose their faith. They will turn against each other and hate each other.

Mark 3:24

A kingdom that fights against itself cannot continue.

Galatians 5:15

If you continue hurting each other and tearing each other apart, be careful! You will completely destroy each other.

James 3:14

If you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, then you have no reason to boast. Your boasting is a lie that hides the truth.

James 3:16

Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there will be confusion and every kind of evil.