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Which Zechariah? Take your pick. The ISBE [International Standard Bible Encylopedia] entry for "Zechariah" lists 30 of them and says that it is:-
... A very common name in the Old Testament....
(1) King of Israel, son of Jeroboam II (the King James Version "Zachariah").
(2) The grandfather of King Hezekiah, through Hezekiah's mother Abi (2Ki 18:2, the King James Version "Zachariah" parallel 2Ch 29:1).
(3) A contemporary of Isaiah, taken by Isaiah as a trustworthy witness in the matter of the sign Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isa 8:1). As his father's name was Jeberechiah, some support seems to be offered to theories of those who would make him the author of certain portions of Zechariah.
(4) A Reubenite of the time of Israel's captivity (1Ch 5:7).
(5) A Benjamite, living in Gideon (1Ch 9:37; called "Zecher" in 8:31). He was the brother of Kish and hence, the uncle of Saul.
(6) A Manassite of Gilead, at the time of David (1Ch 27:21).
(7) The third son of Jehoshaphat (2Ch 21:2). He was slain by Jehoram (2Ch 21:4).
(8) A "prince" who Jehoshaphat sent to "teach" in the cities of Judah (2Ch 17:7). As this "teaching" was in connection with the establishing of the Law, Zechariah was primarily a judge.
(9) A prophet who was influential in the early days of Uzziah (2Ch 26:5). He is characterized as ha-mebh in bire'oth (beyir'ath(?)) ha-elohim, which phrase is usually understood to mean that he had instructed (Revised Version margin) the king in the fear of God. As long as he lived the king profited by his instruction and advice.
The following eight are all Levites:
(10) A doorkeeper at the time of David, who was made a singer "of the second degree" (1Ch 15:18; the text is confused). He was a player on a "psaltery" (1Ch 15:20) and took part in the Thanksgiving when the Ark was brought to Jerusalem (1Ch 16:5).
(11) A son of Isshiah (1Ch 24:25).
(12) A son of Meshelemiah, a "porter of the door of the tent of meeting" at the time of David (1Chr 9:21; 1Chr 26:2; 1Chr 26:14). In 1Ch 26:14 called "a discreet counselor."
(13) A son of Hosah, a Merarite, also at David's time (1Ch 26:11).
(14) The father of the prophet, JAHAZIEL (2Ch 20:14).
(15) A son of Asaph, who assisted in the purification of the Temple at the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 29:13).
(16) A Kohathite, who assisted in the repair of the Temple at the time of Josiah (2Ch 34:12).
(17) A son of Jonathan, an Asaphite, one of the musicians at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah (Ne 12:35).
The following are all priests:
(18) A trumpeter at the time of David (1Ch 15:24).
(19) A son of Jehoiada, at the time of Joash. He rebuked the people publicly for their apostasy, and was stoned by them, Joash consenting to their act (2Ch 24:20-22). As 2 Chronicles is the last book in the Hebrew Old Testament, Zechariah was regarded as the last of the Old Testament martyrs, and hence, is coupled with Abel (the first martyr) in Mt 23:35 parallel Lu 11:51. The words "son of Barachiah" in Matthew are due to confusing this Zechariah with the prophet.
(20) One of the "rulers of the house of God" at the time of Josiah (2Ch 35:8).
(21) A son of Pashhur, 242 of whose descendants as "chiefs of fathers' houses" dwelt in Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah (Ne 11:13).
(22) A trumpeter at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah (Ne 12:41).
(23) The prophet (Ezra 5:1; Ezra 6:14; Neh 12:16; Zech 1:1; Zech 1:7; Zech 7:1; Zech 7:8; 1 Esdras 6:1; 7:3).
The following are all returned exiles or are mentioned only as ancestors of such:
(24) A son of Parosh (Ezr 8:3; 1 Esdras 8:30 has "Zacharias" here and elsewhere).
(25) A son of Bebai (Ezr 8:11; 1 Esdras 8:37)
(26) One of the "chief men" dispatched by Ezra to bring priests from Casiphia (Ezr 8:16; 1 Esdras 8:44). Doubtless the same as (24) or (25), above.
(27) One of the persons who stood by Ezra at the reading of the Law (Ne 8:4; 1 Esdras 9:44); almost certainly identical with (26).
(28) A son of Elam, who had taken a foreign wife (Ezr 10:26; 1 Esdras 9:27).
(29) A son of Amariah, a Judahite, the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem (Ne 11:4).
(30) A son of "the Shilonite," the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem (Ne 11:5).
Burton Scott Easton
What else can I help you with?
When Gabriel visits Zechariah, what message does he deliver to him?
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.
Why did Zechariah name his son John?
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.
How old was John the Baptist's father when he was born?
The age of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, is not known. The only information we are given is that he and his wife were "both well along in years" (Luke 1:7). Zechariah doubts the angel Gabriel's message because Luke 1:18 states: Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."
Why did Zechariah doubt the angel after years of praying?
Zechariah's wife was very old so it seemed impossible. Often when confronted the miraculous, the human mind cannot comprehend the possibility. It shows a degree of unbelief.
What are the books in the Bible that begin with z?
Zephaniah & Zechariah
Who is zechariah?
Zechariah is the father of John the Baptised
When did zechariah die?
Zechariah Aghmati died in 1195.
When was Zechariah Green born?
Zechariah Green was born in 1817.
When did Zechariah Green die?
Zechariah Green died in 1897.
When was Zechariah Aghmati born?
Zechariah Aghmati was born in 1120.
When did Zechariah Aghmati die?
Zechariah Aghmati died in 1195.
When did Zechariah of Israel die?
Zechariah of Israel died in 752.
