Barachiah (or Barachias), who was the father of Zechariah (or Zecharias), who was John the Baptist's father. Zechariah (Zecharias) wrote the Book of Zechariah in the Old Testament (Zechariah 1:1) and was martyred as stated by Jesus (Matthew 23:35). John the Baptist's great grandfather was the prophet Iddo.
Zechariah is the father of John the Baptised
Zechariah, the prophet, appears in the Old Testament book which bears his name. Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, is mentioned in Luke 1.
When Gabriel visits Zechariah, he delivers the message that Zechariah's wife Elizabeth will have a son, who will be named John and will prepare the way for the Lord.
After John was born, Zechariah wrote on a tablet "His name is John," regained his ability to speak, and blessed the Lord God of Israel with a prophecy. (Luke 1:57-79)
St. John the Baptist.
St. John the Baptist.
Zechariah was a Jewish prophet who lived during the time of the Babylonian exile. He prophesied about the eventual restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of a future king, whom Christians believe to be Jesus. Zechariah's visions often contained symbolic imagery and messages of hope for the people.
the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah that was sent by God was Yahya. He is also known as John the Baptist.
An angel appeared to Zechariah before John was born and told Zechariah that his wife would bear a son and that he was to name him John. Zechariah at first could not believe this, because his wife was too old to bear children. As a result he was struck dumb until after his son was born. (Luke 1:5-25) When asked what he wished to name the child, Zechariah wrote "His name is John" on a tablet, whereon he immediately recovered his speech. (Luke 1:57-66) The name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew.
Matthew 21:1-11. Mark 11:1-10. Luke 19:29-38. John 12:12-15.
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