In the Bible, he is the father of John the Baptist, a priest of the sons of Aaron in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:67–79), and the husband of Elizabeth who is a relative of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:36). In the …

1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah, the son of Iddo:

Oct 25, 2023 · One was an Old Testament prophet who prophesied in the days of Haggai and who wrote the book of Zechariah (Ezra 5:1; Zechariah 1:1). This prophet is also mentioned by Jesus as …

Summary: Zechariah delivers messages of hope and restoration to Israel, emphasizing God’s sovereignty and future blessings. Through visions and prophecies, he encourages the rebuilding of …

Oct 10, 2024 · As John the Baptist's father, Zechariah played a key role in God's plan of salvation because of his righteousness and obedience. God worked a miracle in his life to provide a herald to …

Zechariah, a young man, especially when compared to his contemporary Haggai, came alongside the older prophet to deliver messages from the Lord to the Jewish remnant recently returned from Babylon.

Dec 2, 2016 · He’s the father of John the Baptist, and although he never shows up in your Nativity scenes, Zechariah is an important figure in the story of Christ’s birth. So important, in fact, that when …

The Book of Zechariah is a Jewish text attributed to Zechariah, a Hebrew prophet of the late 6th century BC. In the Hebrew Bible, the text is included as part of the Twelve Minor Prophets, itself a part of the …

King of Israel and last of Jehu’s dynasty. He ruled in Samaria six months. He was the son of Jeroboam II and was murdered at Ibleam by Shallum who succeeded to the throne (2 Kings 14:29; 15:11). His …

Zachariah, also spelled Zechariah, is a significant figure in the Bible, known for his role as a prophet during the post-exilic period of Israel's history. His prophetic ministry is documented in the Book of …