Zechariah (Prophet)

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Post-exilic prophet who encouraged temple rebuilding and renewed messianic hope
• Family: Son of Berechiah, son of Iddo
• Key Books: Ezra, Zechariah

Biography

Zechariah prophesied alongside Haggai during the renewed effort to rebuild the temple. His visions placed the restoration work in a larger theological frame of cleansing, priesthood, kingship, and the future coming of the LORD’s king.

Key Events

• Prophets Encourage
• Temple Completed

Relationships

• Zerubbabel - Governor encouraged by Zechariah’s visions
• Jeshua - High priest featured in Zechariah’s restoration visions
• Haggai - Fellow prophet during the rebuilding

Important Verses

• Zechariah 4:6-10
• Ezra 5:1-2

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Ezra, Zechariah

Notes

Zechariah’s message joins immediate rebuilding encouragement with long-range messianic hope.