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Zechariah 1:10,11
And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, Theseare they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth…

Psalm 68:17
The chariots of Godare twenty thousand,even thousands of angels: the Lordis among them,as in Sinai, in the holyplace.

Psalm 104:3,4
Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: …

spirits.

1 Kings 19:11
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD;but the LORDwas not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake;but the LORDwas not in the earthquake:

Psalm 148:8
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

Daniel 7:2
Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

go.

Zechariah 4:10
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabelwith those seven; theyare the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

1 Kings 22:19
And he said, Hear thou therefore 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 hand and on his left.

2 Chronicles 18:18,19
Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand andon his left…

the Lord.

Zechariah 4:14
Then said he, Theseare the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.

Isaiah 54:5
For thy Makeris thine husband; the LORD of hostsis his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

These are the four spirits of heaven
The "four spirits" can be understood as divine agents or forces sent by God to execute His will on earth. The number four often symbolizes universality or completeness in the Bible, as seen in the four corners of the earth (Isaiah 11:12). These spirits may also be connected to the four horsemen inRevelation 6, representing God's sovereign control over world events.

going forth from their station
This phrase suggests a mission or purpose, indicating that these spirits are actively involved in carrying out God's plans. The idea of "station" implies a place of readiness and authority, similar to the heavenly council depicted inJob 1:6-12, where divine beings present themselves before God.

before the Lord of all the earth
This title for God emphasizes His sovereignty and dominion over the entire world. It reflects the monotheistic belief that God is not just a local deity but the ruler of all creation, as affirmed in passages likePsalm 24:1. This phrase also underscores the accountability of all spiritual beings to God, reinforcing His ultimate authority and control over both heavenly and earthly realms.

The vision begins with an angelic messenger explaining what Zechariah is seeing.

• Angels consistently act as God’s interpreters—think of Gabriel inLuke 1:19, or the revealing angel inRevelation 1:1.

• This reinforces that Scripture gives us a trustworthy, heaven-sent explanation of God’s plans (2 Peter 1:21).

• Because the insight comes from an angel “told” by God, we can receive it with confidence and expectancy, just as the returned exiles were meant to do.

Zechariah has just seen four chariots pulled by multi-colored horses (Zechariah 6:1-4). The angel identifies them as “spirits”, or powerful angelic beings:

• They mirror the earlier patrol horsemen inZechariah 1:8-10 who “patrol the earth,” and they foreshadow the four horsemen ofRevelation 6:1-8—both scenes picture divine agents executing God’s will worldwide.

•Psalm 104:4 underscores that God “makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants,” showing how He employs created beings to accomplish His purposes.

•Hebrews 1:14 reminds us that angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation,” giving comfort that God’s people are never outside His attentive care.

The “spirits” do not act randomly; they depart from an assigned post.

• “Station” hints at an ordered, disciplined readiness—similar toJob 1:6 where angelic beings present themselves before the LORD, orRevelation 7:1 where four angels stand at the earth’s corners restraining winds until God’s timing.

• Their going forth signals an active phase of God’s plan—judgment on hostile nations, protection for His remnant, and progress toward messianic fulfillment (Zechariah 6:8, 12-13).

• We see:

– Perfect timing—only when God says “Go.”

– Perfect reach—they traverse the whole earth.

– Perfect purpose—every mission aligns with God’s righteous character (Psalm 19:9).

The phrase anchors the vision in God’s universal sovereignty.

•Zechariah 4:14 calls Him “the Lord of all the earth,” the same title used here—He is not merely Israel’s local deity but the world’s rightful King (Psalm 24:1).

•Revelation 11:4 shows two olive-tree witnesses “standing before the Lord of the earth,” emphasizing access, authority, and accountability in His presence.

• Knowing that the spirits act “before” Him reassures us that:

– Every assignment is dispatched under His direct supervision.

– Every outcome will reflect His justice and mercy (Isaiah 45:21-22).

– No earthly power can thwart His comprehensive rule.

Zechariah 6:5 reveals that God has four mighty, angelic “spirits” poised at His throne, ready to ride out at His command. Their disciplined deployment proves that heaven’s armies answer directly to “the Lord of all the earth,” ensuring His purposes unfold with precision across the globe. For believers, the verse offers settled confidence: the same sovereign God who sent these chariots oversees our lives and will unfailingly accomplish His redemptive plan.