Zechariah 10 Commentary

Zechariah 10 begins with the prophet calling his contemporary Judeans to look to the LORD for rain for their crops instead of turning to divination experts. He tells them that their Suzerain God will be their shepherd to provide for them and give them victory over their foes. The chapter ends with God promising to strengthen and regather all of Israel to their land to ensure they become His loyal adherents. The passage's outline is as follows: 

1. Zechariah urges the Judeans to ask the LORD for rain for their crops instead of turning to divination experts. He informs them that God will care for them and give them victory in battle (vv. 1–5).
2. The Suzerain God promises to strengthen and regather all of Israel to their land to cause them to live worthy of their calling (vv. 6–12).