Zechariah 11:2

Easy To Read Version

The cypress trees will cry\par because the cedar trees have fallen.\par Those powerful trees will be taken away.\par Oak trees in Bashan will cry\par for the forest that was cut down.\par

Cross References

Ezekiel 20:46

“Son of man, {\cf2\super [152]} look toward the Negev, the southern part of Judah. Speak against the Negev Forest. {\cf2\super [153]}

Ezekiel 27:6

They used oak trees from Bashan\par to make your oars.\par They used pine trees from Cyprus\par to make the cabin on your deck. {\cf2\super [219]} \par They decorated that shelter with ivory.\par

Ezekiel 31:17

Yes, those trees also went down with the big tree to the place of death. They joined the people that were killed in battle. That big tree made the other trees strong. Those trees had lived under the big tree’s shadow among the nations.

Amos 6:1

Oh, it will be very bad for you people taking it easy in Zion, {\cf2\super [75]} \par and for you people who feel so safe on Mount Samaria.\par You are “important” leaders\par of the most important nation!\par The “House of Israel”\par comes to you \{for advice\}!\par

Zechariah 11:1

Lebanon, open your gates so the fire\par will come and burn your cedar trees. {\cf2\super [27]} \par

Zechariah 11:3

Listen to the crying shepherds.\par Their powerful leaders were taken away.\par Listen to the roaring of the young lions.\par Their thick bushes near the Jordan River\par have all been taken away.\par

Luke 23:31

If people act like this now when life is good, what will happen when bad times come? {\cf2\super [376]} ”