Zechariah 11:6 pronounces judgment on the land — the poor of the flock in 11:11 recognize this word as from the Lord.

Zechariah 11:7 introduces the two staffs; here in 11:11 the afflicted flock recognizes God’s word — directly continuing the allegory.

In Deuteronomy 28:49-68, these specific covenant curses are catalogued; the poor realize the fulfillment is God's word.

In Deuteronomy 32:21-42, God's judgment is proclaimed; the poor see it as the word of the Lord.

Zephaniah 3:12 speaks of a humble and lowly remnant who seek refuge in the LORD — directly mirroring Zechariah's poor flock waiting for God's word.

In Romans 11:7-12, the elect remnant obtains salvation; the poor are that remnant who recognized God's word.

James 2:5 states God chose the poor to be rich in faith — a direct thematic echo of Zechariah's poor flock as recipients of divine favor.

In Leviticus 26:38-46, the covenant curse concludes with a remnant confessing—here the poor recognize that judgment is God's word.

Psalm 72:12-14 describes God delivering the needy and poor — reinforcing the theme of divine care for the poor that Zechariah's flock embodies.

Isaiah 14:32 promises that the afflicted find refuge in Zion — similar to Zechariah's poor flock who find safety in God's word.