This second half of Zechariah has two oracles or burden, each with three chapters. The first begins in chapter 9 with judgment on nations surrounding Israel because of their oppression of the Lord's people. Then it talks of how the Lord will deliver Judah and Ephraim. Chapter 10 says God will bless them, and they will walk in His name, and chapter 11 brings judgment upon the false and worthless shepherds and their flock. The second oracle talks of Jerusalem being attacked again, and we know this happened in AD 70 with the Romans, and there will be great mourning. In chapter 13, the false prophets will be ashamed, but the remnant will go through fire for the purpose of purification. The last chapter says the Lord will fight for Israel, and Lord will be their King, and there will no longer be a curse, but they will dwell securely. They will celebrate the Feast of Booths because the Lord will bring His family together and they will be holy unto the Lord, and they will worship the King, the Lord of hosts! This book is filled with prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus, which shows He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, the Great Shepherd that laid down His life for His sheep.
