Zechariah 6:13
Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
Cross-reference
Zechariah 6:11 places the crown on Joshua the high priest — the symbolic act that verse 13 interprets as the coming priest-king.
Zechariah 4:9 shows Zerubbabel building the physical temple, prefiguring the Branch building the spiritual temple in Zech 6:13.
In Zechariah 4:14, two anointed ones stand by the Lord — here the Branch unites both offices into one priest-king figure.
Hebrews 6:20 says Jesus is a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek — directly linking to Zechariah 6:13's priest-king.
John 17:1-5 shows Jesus as high priest praying for the glory he had before creation — fulfilling the priest-king role of the Branch.
Ephesians 1:20-23 describes Christ seated at God's right hand, all things under his feet — the enthronement prophesied for the Branch.
Philippians 2:7-11 traces Christ's humiliation then exaltation — the Branch's path to receiving the name above every name.
Hebrews 3:1 identifies Jesus as our high priest — the fulfillment of the priest on the throne in Zechariah 6:13.
Hebrews 4:14-16 describes Jesus as a great high priest who ascended to the throne of grace — the priest-king from Zechariah 6:13.
Revelation 19:11-16 reveals Christ as King of Kings — the Branch's royal authority and judgment.
Hebrews 7:1 presents Melchizedek as king and priest — the type that Zechariah 6:13's priest-king fulfills.
Hebrews 7:24 emphasizes Jesus' permanent priesthood — contrasting with temporary priests, echoing the eternal priest-king in Zechariah 6:13.
Hebrews 7:25-28 highlights Jesus' perfect, once-for-all sacrifice and eternal intercession — the superior priest-king predicted in Zechariah 6:13.
In Hebrews 10:13, Christ sits at God's right hand awaiting enemies — fulfilling the priest-king throne and rule prophesied here.
1 Peter 3:22 affirms Christ seated at God's right hand with angels subject to him — the ruling position of the Branch.
Revelation 3:21 promises sitting with Christ on his throne — fulfilling the Branch's reign and inviting participation.
Revelation 5:9-13 depicts the Lamb receiving worship and honor — the Branch's worthiness to rule and build the temple.
Genesis 14:18 introduces Melchizedek, the first priest-king — the pattern for the priest on his throne in Zechariah 6:13.
In Isaiah 9:6, the child born is given titles like Prince of Peace and government on his shoulders—mirroring the Branch who brings harmony and rules on a throne.
Psalm 110:4 declares a priest forever in Melchizedek's order — the same priest-king office prophesied in Zechariah 6:13.
In Daniel 7:13, the Son of Man comes with clouds to receive dominion—the Branch also receives a throne and rule, merging kingly and priestly offices.
In Jeremiah 23:6, the righteous Branch from David brings salvation and safety—Zechariah's Branch similarly builds the temple and rules as priest with peace.
In Daniel 7:13, the Ancient of Days gives dominion to the Son of Man—parallel to the Branch being given a throne and priestly authority in God's temple.
1 Chronicles 28:6 repeats God's choice of Solomon to build His house and establish his kingdom—Zechariah's Branch is the ultimate heir of this promise.
Jeremiah 23:5 also foretells a righteous Branch who will reign as king, directly paralleling the Branch's rule in Zechariah.
Hebrews 3:3 compares Jesus to Moses, saying the builder has more honor — Zechariah 6:13 predicts the builder of the temple, identified as Christ.
Jeremiah 33:15 repeats the promise of a righteous Branch from David who will execute justice, mirroring Zechariah's messianic ruler.
1 Chronicles 22:10 reaffirms that Solomon will build the temple and have his throne established—the Branch fulfills this royal builder role.
Ezekiel 21:27 describes the throne overturned until the rightful ruler comes, the same Messiah who sits on the throne in Zech 6:13.
Matthew 16:18 has Jesus building his church, fulfilling the Branch building the Lord's temple in Zech 6:13.
Ezekiel 37:25 speaks of David my servant as prince forever, the same messianic ruler who sits on the throne in Zech 6:13.
1 Chronicles 17:12 promises David that his offspring will build God's house and have an eternal throne—the same promise Zechariah applies to the Branch.
2 Samuel 7:13 promises David a son who builds God's house and has an eternal throne — directly echoed in the Branch's temple-building and ruling.
Hebrews 2:7-9 shows Jesus crowned with glory and honor after suffering — the Branch's priestly and kingly glory through humility.
In Psalm 72:17-19, the Davidic king's name endures forever and all nations are blessed—a parallel to the Branch's eternal priestly reign and peace.
In 1 Kings 5:5, Solomon sets out to build the temple, a historical type of the Branch who will build the true temple.
In Isaiah 11:10, the Root of Jesse stands as a banner for the peoples—the Branch also attracts nations and builds a glorious temple-resting place.
In Micah 5:4, the coming ruler shepherds in God's strength — mirroring the Branch's royal rule and peace here.
In Daniel 9:25-27, the Anointed One appears and is cut off — a parallel messianic prophecy of a coming ruler and priest.
Jeremiah 30:21 describes a ruler who draws near to God, echoing the priestly access of the Branch who is a priest on his throne.
In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul calls believers God's building — Zechariah 6:13's temple building prefigures this spiritual construction.
In Acts 7:47, Stephen mentions Solomon's temple building — Zechariah 6:13 speaks of a future priest-king building the temple, pointing to a greater fulfillment.
Ezekiel 44:3 depicts the prince sitting in the gate, paralleling the priest-king on the throne in Zech 6:13.