Zechariah (prophet)

Who He Was

Zechariah (; Hebrew: זְכַרְיָה, romanized: Zəḵaryā; Arabic: زكريّا, romanized: Zakaryā; Biblical Greek: Ζαχαρίας Latin: Zacharias) was a person in the Hebrew Bible traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah, the eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Zechariah 1:1 depicts the eponymous character as the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. The Book of Ezra instead names Zechariah as the son of Iddo, Targum Lamentations 2:20 names this Zechariah as a son of Iddo, as does the book of Matthew 23:35. This is not the same person as Iddo the Seer, who lived during the reigns of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah, and is most likely the Iddo mentioned in Ezra 8:17. Zechariah's prophetical career probably began in the second regnal year of Darius the Great, king of the Achaemenid Empire (520 BCE). Zechariah's greatest concern appears to have been with the building of the Second Temple. He features in chapters 1–8 of the book of Zechariah but he does not appear in the remaining chapters of the book (chapters 9–14). Recognized in: Judaism, Christianity.

Birth and Early Life

Traditional and historical sources place Zechariah (prophet) in the era of 6th century BCE. Where such dates are traditional, mythic, or disputed rather than historically established, they should be read as the tradition's own reckoning rather than confirmed chronology.

His Calling / Mission

The scriptures and traditions of Judaism, Christianity describe the calling and mission of Zechariah (prophet); the key passages are listed under Sacred Texts and Scripture below.

Religion and Teachings

Zechariah (prophet) is honored within Judaism, Christianity. His teaching and significance are set out in the sacred texts that record his life.

Sacred Texts and Scripture

Scriptural references: the Book of Zechariah

Major Accomplishments and Events

The account of Zechariah (prophet)'s life, works, and significance is preserved in the scriptures cited above and in the living tradition of Judaism, Christianity.

Death and Legacy

Zechariah (prophet) is remembered across Judaism, Christianity as one of the foundational figures of faith, and continues to be honored in scripture, devotion, and scholarship. Source: Wikipedia)