Zechariah (Easton)

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Jehovah is renowned or remembered. A prophet of Judah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. Like Ezekiel, he was of priestly extraction. He describes himself (1:1) as 'the son of Berechiah.' In Ezra 5:1,6:14 he is called 'the son of Iddo,' who was properly his grandfather. His prophetical"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! 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Bath-Zacharias Beth-Zechariah (only first 3 shown) The Nuttall Encyclopedia Werner, Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Zacharias Zechariah (only first 3 shown) The Catholic Encyclopedia Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner Sophonias (Zephaniah) Zacharias (only first 3 shown) The Jewish Encyclopedia Carpi, Zachariah Frankel, Zecharias Guizolfi (Giexulfis), Zacharias de (only first 3 shown) Lexicons ܙܟ݂ܰܪܝܳܐ Ζαχαρίας זְכַרְיָה זְכַרְיָהוּ, , זְכַרְיָה צְפַנְיָה , צְפַנְיָהוּ Jehovah is renowned or remembered. A prophet of Judah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. Like Ezekiel, he was of priestly extraction. He describes himself (1:1) as "the son of Berechiah." In Ezra 5:1,6:14 he is called "the son of Iddo," who was properly his grandfather. His prophetical career began in the second year of Darius (B.C. 520), about sixteen years after the return of the first company from exile. He was contemporary with Haggai ( Ezra 5:1 ). His book consists of two distinct parts, (1) chapters 1 to 8, inclusive, and (2) 9 to the end. It begins with a preface (1:1-6), which recalls the nation's past history, for the purpose of presenting a solemn warning to the present generation. Then follows a series of eight visions ((1:7-6:8),), succeeding one another in one night, which may be regarded as a symbolical history of Israel, intended to furnish consolation to the returned exiles and stir up hope in their minds. The symbolical action, the crowning of ( Joshua 6:9-15 ), describes how the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of God's Christ. Chapters 7,8, delivered two years later, are an answer to the question whether the days of mourning for the destruction of the city should be any longer kept, and an encouraging address to the people, assuring them of God's presence and blessing. The second part of the book (ch. 9-14) bears no date. It is probable that a considerable interval separates it from the first part. It consists of two burdens. The first burden (ch. 9-11) gives an outline of the course of God's providential dealings with his people down to the time of the Advent. The second burden (ch. 12-14) points out the glories that await Israel in "the latter day", the final conflict and triumph of God's kingdom. The son or grandson of Jehoiada, the high priest in the times of Ahaziah and Joash. After the death of Jehoiada he boldly condemned both the king and the people for their rebellion against God ( 2 Chronicles 24:20 ), which so stirred up their resentment against him that at the king's commandment they stoned him with stones, and he died "in the court of the house of the Lord" (24:21). Christ alludes to this deed of murder in Matthew 23:35 , Luke 11:51 . (See ZACHARIAS [2].) A prophet, who had "understanding in the seeing of God," in the time of Uzziah, who was much indebted to him for his wise counsel ( 2 Chronicles 26:5 ). Besides these, there is a large number of persons mentioned in Scripture bearing this name of whom nothing is known. One of the chiefs of the tribe of Reuben ( 1 Chronicles 5:7 ). One of the porters of the tabernacle ( 1 Chronicles 9:21 ). 1 Chronicles 9:37 . A Levite who assisted at the bringing up of the ark from the house of Obededom ( 1 Chronicles 15:20-24 ). A Kohathite Levite ( 1 Chronicles 24:25 ). A Merarite Levite ( 1 Chronicles 27:21 ). The father of Iddo ( 1 Chronicles 27:21 ). One who assisted in teaching the law to the people in the time of Jehoshaphat ( 2 Chronicles 17:7 ). A Levite of the sons of Asaph ( 2 Chronicles 20:14 ). One of Jehoshaphat's sons ( 2 Chronicles 21:2 ). The father of Abijah, who was the mother of Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicles 29:1 ). One of the sons of Asaph ( 2 Chronicles 29:13 ). One of the "rulers of the house of God" ( 2 Chronicles 35:8 ). A chief of the people in the time of Ezra, who consulted him about the return from captivity ( Ezra 8:16 ); probably the same as mentioned in Nehemiah 8:4 , Nehemiah 11:12 . Nehemiah 12:16 . Nehemiah 12:35,41 . Isaiah 8:2 .

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