Zechariah

1611 King James Version (KJV)

Zechariah 9:2

“And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus and Zidon, though it be very wise.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

And Hamath also shall border thereby; Tyrus, and Zidon, though it be very wise.
- King James Version

And Hamath also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, though they are very wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and Hamath, also, which bordereth thereon; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As well as Hamath, which is by its limit, and Tyre and Zidon, because they are very wise.
- Basic English Bible

and also [on] Hamath [which] bordereth thereon; on Tyre and Zidon, though she be very wise.
- Darby Bible

And Hamath also shall border by it; Tyre and Zidon, though it be very wise.
- Webster's Bible

and Hamath, also, which borders on it; Tyre and Sidon, because they are very wise.
- World English Bible

And also Hamath doth border thereon, Tyre and Zidon, for -- very wise!
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Hamath also shall border thereon; Tyre and Zidon, for she is very wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Zechariah 9:2


9:2 Hamath - A principal town of Syria. Shall border - Shall be so near the storm, that they shall not quite escape. Very wise - Each of them are subtle, and think by craft to save themselves, but God derides their wisdom.


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