Zec 11:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Zech 11:1-3: 11:1-3 This taunt song against Lebanon and Bashan concludes the preceding message of deliverance and restoration for Israel (10:1-12 ); it could also introduce the following message about good and evil shepherds (11:4-17 ). 11:1 Lebanon , boasting snow-covered mountains and fruitful valleys, was a symbol of strength and fertility.

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b10:1-12►

c11:4-17►

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fIsa 2:13►

gJer 22:20-22►

hEzek 27:5-6►

iZech 10:11►

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‏ Zechariah 11:1-3

Summary for Zech 11:1-3: 11:1-3 ^a This taunt song against Lebanon and Bashan concludes the preceding message of deliverance and restoration for Israel (10:1-12 ^b); it could also introduce the following message about good and evil shepherds (11:4-17 ^c). 11:1 ^d Lebanon, boasting snow-covered mountains and fruitful valleys, was a symbol of strength and fertility.
11:2 ^e Like Lebanon, Bashan had superb stands of timber. Lebanon and Bashan are often paired (Isa 2:13 ^f; Jer 22:20-22 ^g; Ezek 27:5-6 ^h) in representing nations that God would judge when he would regather and restore the people of Israel (see Zech 10:11 ⁱ).
11:3 ^j Shepherds and lions figuratively represent the leaders of Lebanon and Bashan, lamenting the destruction of their forested slopes, their pride, and their livelihood (see 11:1-2 ^k).