GENDER: Male
ENGLISH: Zechariah
HEBREW: Zekharyahu
ARAMAIC: Zakharya
ARABIC: Zakariya
BIRTH: 521 BC
DEATH: 516 BC
AGE: 5 Years
SCRIPTURE: Book of Zechariah
ENGLISH: Zechariah
HEBREW: Zekharyahu
ARAMAIC: Zakharya
ARABIC: Zakariya
BIRTH: 521 BC
DEATH: 516 BC
AGE: 5 Years
SCRIPTURE: Book of Zechariah
Who was Zechariah?
Zechariah was a righteous priest and prophet of God whose office was in the temple of prayer in Jerusalem.
He would frequently be in charge of managing the services of the temple and he would always remain steadfast in prayer to God.
As he reached his old age, Zechariah began to worry over who would continue the legacy of preaching the message of God after his death and who would carry on the daily services of the temple after him. Zechariah started to pray to God for a son, and God blessed him with the birth of John (the Baptist).
He would frequently be in charge of managing the services of the temple and he would always remain steadfast in prayer to God.
As he reached his old age, Zechariah began to worry over who would continue the legacy of preaching the message of God after his death and who would carry on the daily services of the temple after him. Zechariah started to pray to God for a son, and God blessed him with the birth of John (the Baptist).
Why did God send Zechariah?
The primary purpose of prophets was to deliver divine guidance, moral laws, and spiritual warnings directly from God to humanity.
Judaism: Speaking truth to power, correcting kings, and calling Israel back to its covenant with God.
Christianity: Foretelling the Messiah (Jesus) and preparing humanity for the Kingdom of God.
Islam: Establishing absolute monotheism (Tawhid) and delivering legal frameworks to every nation.
What was Zechariah's role?
A priest and prophet who received visions assuring the people of Jerusalem and fathered John the Baptist.
What was Zechariah's core message to the people?
Actively rebuild your community's spiritual walls after long periods of exile, trusting in apocalyptic visions that promise the ultimate triumph of a humble, peaceful Messiah.
Describe the society/world Zechariah came into
| The Environment |
| The bleak, desolate, and heavily damaged ruins of post-exilic Jerusalem during the early Persian Period, following decades of Babylonian destruction. |
| The Society |
| A small, impoverished, and deeply struggling community of Jewish war-refugees who had newly returned from captivity to rebuild their lives. |
| The Social Climate |
| Plagued by extreme political discouragement, economic poverty, hostile pressure from surrounding regional adversaries, and a deep spiritual apathy that caused the exhausted population to abandon rebuilding God's temple in favour of their own private homes. |
List the countries Zechariah set foot in?
Born In:
- Babylon, Iraq (Born during the Jewish exile in Babylon)
- Babylon, Iraq
- Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine
- Mesopotamian plains, Iraq
- Euphrates River Valley region, Iraq / Syria
- Judaean desert borderlands, West Bank, Palestine
- Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine (Buried traditionally at the Tomb of the Prophets on the Mount of Olives)
On googlemaps, where was Zechariah sent?
When was Zechariah on Earth?
Who is Zechariah in other religions?
| Zechariah in Judaism |
| He is recognized as the author of the canonical Book of Zechariah and is a classical "literary prophet" known for his apocalyptic visions and messages of hope regarding the rebuilding of the Temple. |
| Zechariah in Christianity |
| Recognized as an Old Testament prophet, he is also highly revered in the New Testament as the Temple priest and father of John the Baptist. |
| Zechariah in Islam |
| He is a revered prophet in Islam who served as the guardian of Mary and was miraculously granted a son, John the Baptist in his old age. |
Was Zechariah related to other prophets?
What photo evidence exists for Zechariah?
Is Zechariah in the news today?
What interesting facts are there about Zechariah?
* FACTS can be interpreted as metaphorical, allegorical, or symbolic, rather than literal accounts. Historical narratives, particularly those of a religious nature can be understood to convey deeper spiritual or moral truths through symbolism and figurative language. Equally, you can choose to understand religious facts and details literally.
What faq questions are asked of Zechariah?
Where can I learn more of Zechariah?
What did Zechariah finally achieve?
Preached urgent messages of spiritual restoration to the Jewish exiles returning to rebuild the temple walls after the Babylonian captivity. He received profound, apocalyptic visions that foretold the ultimate arrival of the Messiah and the future spiritual triumph of Jerusalem.
What Youtube videos can I watch to learn more on Zechariah?
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In Zechariah 8:23, when was the word Jew first used? - Tovia Singer
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Prophet Zachariah: Prophecy, Past, Present & Future - BeyondTV
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Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Ezekiel, Zechariah and John - 2/2
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Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Ezekiel, Zechariah and John 1/2 - Mufti Menk
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Stories of Prophets: Ezra & Zachariah - Shady Al-Suleiman
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The Story of Zechariah & John
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Zachariah and John (Lives of the Prophets) - Hasan Ali
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Zachariah and John. Father and Son who shook the Heavens | Dawah Tube
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Zakariya & His Family in Light of Islam - Aqeel Mahmood
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Zechariah - The Minor Prophet who shocked the World | Beyond The Verses
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Zechariah - The Prophet of Hope and Restoration | Heavenly Tales
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Do any scripture texts refer to Zechariah?
Zechariah in the Torah
Torah is the first 5 books* of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.Zechariah in the Psalms
Psalms is the third section of the Hebrew Bible. Many of the Psalms are linked to David.Zechariah in the Bible (Old Testament)
The Old Testament consists of 39 books* including the Jewish Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.
And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;
And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;
And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:
Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.
Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.
Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
And of the sons of Elizaphan; Shimri, and Jeiel: and of the sons of Asaph; Zechariah, and Mattaniah:
And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.
And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen.
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.
And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.
And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.
Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah.
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.
In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,
Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,
And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu;
Zechariah in the Bible (New Testament)
The New Testament (Christianity) consists of 66 books*. 39 books from the Old Testament, and 27 additional books including Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.Zechariah in the Quran
The Quran was revealed to Muhammad through the Angel Gabrial. It is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a direct revelation from God.Zechariah in Hadith
Hadith are the "prophetic traditions" of Muhammad; his teachings, actions, deeds and sayings. Hadith were compiled from oral reports in circulation in society around the time of their compilation.Zechariah in Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir (1300-1373) was an influential Muslim scholar/historian who wrote the reknowned 'Qisas Al-Anbiya' (Stories of the Prophets) book. An authorative and respected thesis on the many prophets of GodIMPORTANT NOTE: Ibn Kathir is NOT Revealed Scripture. It appears here as it contains relevant information