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False Prophecy in Zechariah

  1. The gospels (especially Mt.21:4-5 and Jn.12:14-15) claim that Jesus fulfils the prophecy of Zech.9:9. But the next few verses (9:10-13) show that the person referred to in this verse is a military king that would rule "from sea to sea". Since Jesus had neither an army or a kingdom, he could not have fulfilled this prophecy. 9:9

  2. Israel shall never again be oppressed. Another obviously false prophecy; Israel has been occupied many times since the time of Zechariah. 9:8

  3. The river of Egypt (identified as the Nile in NIV, NASB, and RSV) shall dry up. This has never occurred. 10:11

  4. Misquote by Matthew of Zech. 11:12

  5. Matthew (27:9) quotes this verse, but incorrectly attributes it to Jeremiah. 11:12

  6. God plans to expel the prophets and unclean spirits. Sounds like a good plan to me. 13:2