Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And they reported to the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have gone throughout the earth and found the whole world at rest and in peace.” New Living Translation Then the other riders reported to the angel of the LORD, who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have been patrolling the earth, and the whole earth is at peace.” English Standard Version And they answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, and said, ‘We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth remains at rest.’ Berean Standard Bible And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” Berean Literal Bible And they answered the angel of YHWH standing among the myrtle trees, and they said, “We have walked to and fro on the earth, and behold, all the earth is sitting and being quiet.” King James Bible And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. New King James Version So they answered the Angel of the LORD, who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked to and fro throughout the earth, and behold, all the earth is resting quietly.” New American Standard Bible So they responded to the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees and said, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is still and quiet.” NASB 1995 So they answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees and said, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is peaceful and quiet.” NASB 1977 So they answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is peaceful and quiet.” Legacy Standard Bible So they answered the angel of Yahweh who was standing among the myrtle trees and said, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is sitting still and quiet.” Amplified Bible And the men on the horses answered the Angel of the LORD who stood among the myrtle trees and said, “We have gone throughout the earth [patrolling it] and behold, all the earth sits at rest [in peace and free from war].” Berean Annotated Bible And the riders answered the angel of the LORD {YHWH} who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil. Christian Standard Bible They reported to the angel of the LORD standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and right now the whole earth is calm and quiet.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They reported to the Angel of the LORD standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and right now the whole earth is calm and quiet.” American Standard Version And they answered the angel of Jehovah that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. Contemporary English Version Then the riders spoke to the LORD's angel, who was standing among the myrtle trees, and they said, "We have gone everywhere and have discovered that the whole world is at peace." English Revised Version And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they reported to the Messenger of the LORD standing among the myrtle trees, "We have patrolled the earth. The whole world is at rest and in peace." Good News Translation They reported to the angel: "We have been all over the world and have found that the whole world lies helpless and subdued." International Standard Version Then they reported to the angel of the LORD who stood among the myrtle trees, "We have wandered throughout the earth—and look!—the entire earth is at rest. Everything is quiet and peaceful." NET Bible The riders then agreed with the angel of the LORD, who was standing among the myrtle trees, "We have been walking about on the earth, and now everything is at rest and quiet." New Heart English Bible They reported to the angel of the LORD who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, "We have walked back and forth through the earth, and look, all the earth is at rest and in peace." Webster's Bible Translation And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” World English Bible They reported to Yahweh’s angel who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked back and forth through the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and in peace.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they answer the Messenger of YHWH who is standing between the myrtles, and say, “We have walked up and down in the land, and behold, all the land is sitting still, and at rest.” Berean Literal Bible And they answered the angel of YHWH standing among the myrtle trees, and they said, “We have walked to and fro on the earth, and behold, all the earth is sitting and being quiet.” Young's Literal Translation And they answer the messenger of Jehovah who is standing between the myrtles, and say, 'We have walked up and down in the land, and lo, all the land is sitting still, and at rest.' Smith's Literal Translation And they will answer the messenger of Jehovah standing between the myrtles, and they will say, We walked about in the earth, and behold, all the earth sat and rested. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they answered the angel of the Lord, that stood among the myrtle trees, and said: We have walked through the earth, and behold all the earth is inhabited, and is at rest. Catholic Public Domain Version And those who stood among the myrtle trees answered the angel of the Lord, and they said, “We have walked through the earth, and behold, all the earth is inhabited and is at rest.” New American Bible And they answered the angel of the LORD, who was standing among the myrtle trees: “We have been patrolling the earth, and now the whole earth rests quietly.” New Revised Standard Version Then they spoke to the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and lo, the whole earth remains at peace.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they answered and said to the angel of the LORD who stood among the myrtle trees, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and behold, all the earth sits still and is at rest. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they answered and they said to the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH who stood among the trees: ”We have walked in the Earth, and all the Earth sat and was silent.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle-trees, and said: 'We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they answered the angel of the Lord that stood between the mountains, and said, We have gone round all the earth, and, behold, all the earth is inhabited, and is at rest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of the Horses…10Then the man standing among the myrtle trees explained, “They are the ones the LORD has sent to patrol the earth.” 11And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” 12Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?”… Cross References And the riders answered the angel of the LORD 1 Kings 22:19-22 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. / And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that. / Then a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, ‘I will entice him.’ ‘By what means?’ asked the LORD. … Psalm 103:20-21 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Daniel 7:10 A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. who was standing among the myrtle trees, Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thornbush, the cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, the myrtle will spring up; this will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” Isaiah 41:19 I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, Nehemiah 8:15 and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” “We have patrolled the earth, Job 1:7 “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” Job 2:2 “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” Isaiah 14:7 All the earth is at peace and at rest; they break out in song. 2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. / So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. Micah 4:4 And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. Revelation 6:8 Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. Jeremiah 49:19 Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Edom from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” Ezekiel 38:11 You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a quiet people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— Revelation 6:4 Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword. Treasury of Scripture And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sits still, and is at rest. they answered. Zechariah 1:8,10 I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white… Psalm 68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. Psalm 103:20,21 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word… We. Zechariah 6:7 And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth. Daniel 10:20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. is. Zechariah 1:15 And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. Jump to Previous Angel Earth Forth Found Fro Messenger Mountains Myrtle Myrtles Myrtle-Trees Patrolled Peace Peaceful Quiet Reported Rest Sitteth Sitting Standing Stood Throughout Trees Walked Whole WorldJump to Next Angel Earth Forth Found Fro Messenger Mountains Myrtle Myrtles Myrtle-Trees Patrolled Peace Peaceful Quiet Reported Rest Sitteth Sitting Standing Stood Throughout Trees Walked Whole WorldZechariah 1 1. Zechariah exhorts to repentance.7. The vision of the horses. 12. At the prayer of the angel comfortable promises are made to Jerusalem. 18. The vision of the four horns and the four carpenters. And the riders answered the angel of the LORD The "riders" refer to the horsemen seen in Zechariah's vision, symbolizing divine messengers or agents. The "angel of the LORD" is a significant figure in the Old Testament, often considered a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This angel acts as an intermediary between God and humanity, highlighting the divine concern for the world. The interaction suggests a heavenly council, where divine messengers report back to a central figure, reminiscent of Job 1:6-7. who was standing among the myrtle trees “We have patrolled the earth and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” Persons / Places / Events 1. The Angel of the LORDA divine messenger often seen as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ in the Old Testament, standing among the myrtle trees. 2. The Myrtle Trees Symbolic of peace and restoration, these trees are located in a vision that Zechariah receives, representing the humble state of Israel. 3. The Patrol Refers to the horsemen sent by God to survey the earth, reporting back on the state of the world. 4. The Earth The focus of the patrol's report, described as being at rest and tranquil, indicating a temporary peace. 5. Zechariah The prophet receiving this vision, tasked with encouraging the Israelites during the post-exilic period. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe vision underscores God's control over the earth, even when it appears to be at rest. Believers can trust in God's ultimate authority over world events. Peace and Restoration The myrtle trees symbolize hope and renewal. In times of personal or communal distress, God promises restoration and peace. Divine Surveillance The patrol of the earth by divine agents reminds us that God is always aware of the state of the world and our personal circumstances. Encouragement in Waiting Just as Zechariah's vision encouraged the Israelites, believers today can find encouragement in God's promises during periods of waiting and uncertainty. Active Faith While the earth is at rest, believers are called to remain active in faith, trusting in God's timing and purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 1:11?2. How does Zechariah 1:11 reveal God's awareness of the world's condition? 3. What does "earth is at peace" signify in Zechariah 1:11? 4. How can we trust God's sovereignty as seen in Zechariah 1:11? 5. How does Zechariah 1:11 connect to God's promises in Isaiah 40:31? 6. How should we respond to God's oversight in our lives, per Zechariah 1:11? 7. What is the significance of the "myrtle trees" in Zechariah 1:11? 8. How does Zechariah 1:11 relate to God's sovereignty over the earth? 9. Why are the horses significant in the vision of Zechariah 1:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 1? 11. Why consider angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10? 12. What does 1 Corinthians 11:10 mean by women needing a head covering 'because of the angels,' and why is there no historical or scientific basis for this? 13. Revelation 6:2--If the first horseman supposedly represents conquest or the gospel, why do Christian interpretations differ so widely on his identity? 14. Why should modern readers accept supernatural explanations in Zechariah 1:9-11 despite a lack of external validation for angelic or visionary experiences? What Does Zechariah 1:11 Mean And the riders answeredThe heavenly scouts who had just been seen on red, sorrel, and white horses respond to a superior. Their obedience shows a well-ordered angelic host, much like the “mighty ones who do His word” (Psalm 103:20). Similar glimpses of mounted messengers appear when Elisha’s servant’s eyes are opened—“he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire” (2 Kings 6:17). Revelation also pictures riders sent out by God’s command (Revelation 6:1-8). The scene reminds us that the invisible realm is active and that God’s servants report back exactly what He assigns them to see. the angel of the LORD This unique figure is more than a created angel; the text treats Him as divine yet distinct from the LORD of hosts (compare Zechariah 3:1-2). Past appearances include the burning bush (Exodus 3:2-6) and the call of Gideon (Judges 6:11-14). Here He receives the riders’ report, underscoring His role as Commander of Heaven’s armies and the personal presence of God among His people. who was standing among the myrtle trees Myrtles grow low and fragrant, often in valleys. The angel’s position “among” them pictures the LORD standing with His humbled nation, still in the low place of post-exile weakness. Myrtle imagery elsewhere points to restoration and blessing: “Instead of the briar the myrtle will grow” (Isaiah 55:13). Nehemiah’s builders gathered myrtle branches for booths (Nehemiah 8:15), celebrating renewed fellowship with God. Even when Israel feels small, the Lord is right there in the midst. “We have patrolled the earth The riders confirm a completed mission. Their ranging echoes the dialog in Job, where the adversary says, “From roaming through the earth and walking back and forth in it” (Job 1:7). Unlike Satan’s prowling, these scouts serve God’s protective watch: “The eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9; Zechariah 4:10). Nothing escapes His notice; His people may rest knowing heaven’s cavalry keeps watch. , and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” The report sounds positive—Persia’s empire currently enjoys peace—yet it sets up a tension. The nations are “at ease,” but Jerusalem’s walls are still rubble and her temple only half rebuilt. The same contrast appears when Isaiah foretells a day the “whole earth is at rest and quiet” (Isaiah 14:7) while God’s people await full deliverance. Haggai addressed this complacency—“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in paneled houses while this house lies in ruins?” (Haggai 1:4). The calm on earth is temporary; true, lasting peace will come only when the LORD vindicates Zion. summary Zechariah 1:11 reveals a heavenly reconnaissance confirming global calm under Persian rule, yet that very calm highlights Judah’s unfinished restoration. The riders’ orderly report to the angel of the LORD assures us that God’s messengers are active, His presence is among the lowly, His knowledge is complete, and His plan for Zion is moving forward even when the world seems settled and unconcerned. Verse 11. - They answered. Having said who they were, the angel directs them to tell of their doings. The angel of the Lord. The "man riding upon the red horse" (ver. 8) is now called "the Angel of Jehovah." This term is usually held to denote a manifestation of the Logos, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, assuming an angelic form or imparting his immediate presence to the revealer of his will. Sitteth still, and is at rest. The world was lying in proud security. There was no sign of that shaking of nations which Haggai (Haggai 2:7, 21, 22) had foretold should precede the coming of Messiah and the restoration of Israel. In this second year of Darius, the empire, though suffering from internal disturbances, was outwardly at peace, and was threatened by no enemy at a distance. But the condition of the Jews was sad and disheartening; the temple still unbuilt, the walls of Jerusalem lying in ruins, themselves only a small remnant, exposed to the insults and attacks of jealous neighbours, living on sufferance as subjects of a heathen power, and no sign of the predicted salvation appearing, - this was their state. And the angel sees their despondency, recognizes their disappointment, and intercedes for them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And [the riders] answeredוַֽיַּעֲנ֞וּ (way·ya·‘ă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond the Angel מַלְאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH who stood הָֽעֹמֵד֙ (hā·‘ō·mêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations among בֵּ֣ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the myrtle trees, הַהֲדַסִּ֔ים (ha·hă·ḏas·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1918: Myrtle (tree) “We have patrolled הִתְהַלַּ֣כְנוּ (hiṯ·hal·laḵ·nū) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the earth, בָאָ֑רֶץ (ḇā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and behold, וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land is at rest יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת (yō·še·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry and tranquil.” וְשֹׁקָֽטֶת׃ (wə·šō·qā·ṭeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed Links Zechariah 1:11 NIVZechariah 1:11 NLT Zechariah 1:11 ESV Zechariah 1:11 NASB Zechariah 1:11 KJV Zechariah 1:11 BibleApps.com Zechariah 1:11 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 1:11 Chinese Bible Zechariah 1:11 French Bible Zechariah 1:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 1:11 They reported to the angel of Yahweh (Zech. 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