The story of Zechariah
Zechariah was a prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was the son of Berechiah and the father of John the Baptist. He was a priest in the temple of Jerusalem and was known for his prophetic visions. He is best known for his vision of a man riding a red horse, which symbolized the coming of the Messiah. He also wrote the book of Zechariah, which contains many prophecies about the coming of the Messiah. He was a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah and was a major figure in the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. He was also known for his encouragement of the people of Israel to rebuild the temple and to remain faithful to God. He is remembered for his courage and faithfulness in the face of adversity. He is also remembered for his prophecies about the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel.
Name meaning
Yahweh remembers
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Priest
First mention
1 Chronicles 5:7
Appearances in the Bible
39 mentions