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<p> ( זכריה , <i> ''''' zekharyāh ''''' </i> , זכריהוּ , <i> ''''' zekharyāhū ''''' </i> , "Yah has remembered" (&nbsp; 2 Kings 14:29; &nbsp;2 Kings 15:8-12 ); Ζαχαρίας , <i> ''''' Zacharı́as ''''' </i> , the King James Version [[Zachariah]] ): Son of [[Jeroboam]] II, and 14th king of Israel. He was the 4th of the line of Jehu, and reigned six months. Zechariah succeeded to a splendid inheritance, as he was king, not only of the ten tribes of Israel, but of the [[Syrian]] state of Damascus, which his father had subdued. In the unusual wealth and dignity of this position lay his peril. Also there were two dark shadows falling across his path, though both probably unseen by him. One was the promise to Jehu, as the reward of his destroying the worship of [[Baal]] in Israel, that his sons should sit on the throne of [[Israel]] to the 4th generation (&nbsp;2 Kings 10:30; &nbsp;2 Kings 15:12 ). Zechariah was Jehu's great-great-grandson. The other was the word of Amos to the priest of Bethel: "Then said the Lord.... I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword" (&nbsp;Amos 7:8 , &nbsp;Amos 7:9 ). </p> <p> The only brief notice of Zechariah personal to himself is that he gave his support to the worship of the calves, since Jeroboam I established the religion of the state. He hardly had time, however, to identify himself with this or any institution before he was publicly assassinated by Shallum, the son of [[Jabesh]] (he "smote him before the people"). The prophet Hosea was then alive, and there is probably allusion to this crime when, addressing Ephraim, he says: "Where is thy king, that he may save thee in all thy cities?... I have given thee a king in mine anger, and have taken him away in my wrath" (&nbsp;Hosea 13:10 , &nbsp;Hosea 13:11; compare &nbsp;Hosea 1:4 ). </p> <p> There has long been difficulty with the chronology of this period. [[Archbishop]] Ussher assumed an interregnum of 11 years between the death of Jeroboam 2 and Zechariah's accession. This is accepted as probable by a recent writer, who sees "at least 10 years of incessant conflict between rival claimants to the throne on Jeroboam's death" (see article "Zechariah" in <i> Hdb </i> , IV). It seems more likely that there is error in certain of the synchronisms. The year of Zechariah's accession was probably 759 Bc (some put it later), and the 6 months of his reign, with that given to Shallum, may be included in the 10 years of Menahem, who followed them (&nbsp;2 Kings 15:17 ). See [[Chronology Of The Old Testament]] . </p>
<p> ''''' zek ''''' - ''''' a ''''' - ''''' rı̄´a ''''' ( זכריהוּ , <i> ''''' zekharyāhū ''''' </i> , or זכריה , <i> ''''' zekharyāh ''''' </i> ; the [[Septuagint]] Ζαχαρία ( ρ Ο2 ςπ ), <i> ''''' Zacharı́a ''''' </i> ( <i> ''''' s ''''' </i> )): A very common name in the Old Testament. The form, especially the longer form, of the name would suggest for its meaning, "Yah remembers" or "Yah is renowned," and the name was doubtless understood in this sense in later times. But the analogies with [[Zaccur]] , [[Zecher]] , [[Zichri]] (which see), etc., make some original ethnic derivation probable. </p> <p> (1) King of Israel, son of [[Jeroboam]] 2 (the King James Version "Zachariah"). See the next article. </p> <p> (2) The grandfather of King Hezekiah, through Hezekiah's mother [[Abi]] (&nbsp;2 Kings 18:2 , the King James Version "Zachariah" parallel &nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:1 ). </p> <p> (3) A contemporary of Isaiah, taken by Isaiah as a trustworthy witness in the matter of the sign Maher-shalal-hash-baz (&nbsp;Isaiah 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. See [[Zechariah]] , Book Of . </p> <p> (4) A R eubenite of the time of Israel's captivity (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 5:7 ). </p> <p> (5) A B enjamite, living in [[Gideon]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 9:37; called "Zecher" in &nbsp;1 Chronicles 8:31 ). He was the brother of [[Kish]] and hence, the uncle of Saul. </p> <p> (6) A M anassite of Gilead, at the time of David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 27:21 ). </p> <p> (7) The third son of [[Jehoshaphat]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 21:2 ). He was slain by [[Jehoram]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 21:4 ). </p> <p> (8) A "prince" who Jehoshaphat sent to "teach" in the cities of Judah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 17:7 ). As this "teaching" was in connection with the establishing of the Law, Zechariah was primarily a judge. </p> <p> (9) A prophet who was influential in the early days of [[Uzziah]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 26:5 ). He is characterized as <i> ''''' ha ''''' </i> - <i> ''''' mēbh ''''' </i> <i> ''''' ı̄n ''''' </i> <i> ''''' bire'ōth ''''' </i> ( <i> ''''' beyir'ath ''''' </i> (?)) <i> ''''' hā ''''' </i> - <i> ''''' 'ĕlōhı̄m ''''' </i> , 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. </p> <p> The following eight are all Levites: </p> <p> (10) A doorkeeper at the time of David, who was made a singer "of the second degree" (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 15:18; the text is confused). He was a player on a "psaltery" (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 15:20 ) and took part in the thanksgiving when the [[Ark]] was brought to [[Jerusalem]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 16:5 ). </p> <p> (11) A son of [[Isshiah]] (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 24:25 ). </p> <p> (12) A son of Meshelemiah, a "porter of the door of the tent of meeting" at the time of David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 9:21; &nbsp;1 Chronicles 26:2 , &nbsp;1 Chronicles 26:14 ). In &nbsp;1 Chronicles 26:14 called "a discreet counselor." </p> <p> (13) A son of Hosah, a Merarite, also at David's time (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 26:11 ). </p> <p> (14) The father of the prophet, [[Jahaziel]] (which see) (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 20:14 ). </p> <p> (15) A son of Asaph, who assisted in the purification of the [[Temple]] at the time of [[Hezekiah]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 29:13 ). </p> <p> (16) A K ohathite, who assisted in the repair of the Temple at the time of [[Josiah]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 34:12 ). </p> <p> (17) A son of Jonathan, an Asaphite, one of the musicians at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah (&nbsp;Nehemiah 12:35 ). </p> <p> The following are all priests: </p> <p> (18) A trumpeter at the time of David (&nbsp;1 Chronicles 15:24 ). </p> <p> (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 (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 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 &nbsp;Matthew 23:35 parallel &nbsp; Luke 11:51 . The words "son of Barachiah" in Matthew are due to confusing this Zechariah with the prophet. See [[Zachariah]] . </p> <p> (20) One of the "rulers of the house of God" at the time of Josiah (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 35:8 ). </p> <p> (21) A son of Pashhur, 242 of whose descendants as "chiefs of fathers' houses" dwelt in Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah (&nbsp;Nehemiah 11:13 ). </p> <p> (22) A trumpeter at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah (&nbsp;Nehemiah 12:41 ). </p> <p> (23) The prophet (&nbsp;Ezra 5:1; &nbsp;Ezra 6:14; &nbsp;Nehemiah 12:16; &nbsp;Zechariah 1:1 , &nbsp;Zechariah 1:7; &nbsp;Zechariah 7:1 , &nbsp;Zechariah 7:8; 1 [[Esdras]] 6:1; 7:3). See [[Zechariah]] , Book Of . </p> <p> The following are all returned exiles or are mentioned only as ancestors of such: </p> <p> (24) A son of [[Parosh]] (&nbsp;Ezra 8:3; 1 Esdras 8:30 has "Zacharias" here and elsewhere). </p> <p> (25) A son of [[Bebai]] (&nbsp;Ezra 8:11; 1 Esdras 8:37) </p> <p> (26) One of the "chief men" dispatched by Ezra to bring priests from [[Casiphia]] (&nbsp;Ezra 8:16; 1 Esdras 8:44). [[Doubtless]] the same as (24) or (25), above. </p> <p> (27) One of the persons who stood by Ezra at the reading of the Law (&nbsp;Nehemiah 8:4; 1 Esdras 9:44); almost certainly identical with (26). </p> <p> (28) A son of Elam, who had taken a foreign wife (&nbsp;Ezra 10:26; 1 Esdras 9:27). </p> <p> (29) A son of Amariah, a Judahite, the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem (&nbsp;Nehemiah 11:4 ). </p> <p> (30) A son of "the Shilonite," the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem (&nbsp;Nehemiah 11:5 ). </p>


== References ==
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<ref name="term_9524"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/zechariah+(2) Zechariah from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
<ref name="term_9528"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/zechariah+(1) Zechariah from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
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Zechariah [1]

zek - a - rı̄´a ( זכריהוּ , zekharyāhū , or זכריה , zekharyāh  ; the Septuagint Ζαχαρία ( ρ Ο2 ςπ ), Zacharı́a ( s )): A very common name in the Old Testament. The form, especially the longer form, of the name would suggest for its meaning, "Yah remembers" or "Yah is renowned," and the name was doubtless understood in this sense in later times. But the analogies with Zaccur , Zecher , Zichri (which see), etc., make some original ethnic derivation probable.

(1) King of Israel, son of Jeroboam 2 (the King James Version "Zachariah"). See the next article.

(2) The grandfather of King Hezekiah, through Hezekiah's mother Abi ( 2 Kings 18:2 , the King James Version "Zachariah" parallel  2 Chronicles 29:1 ).

(3) A contemporary of Isaiah, taken by Isaiah as a trustworthy witness in the matter of the sign Maher-shalal-hash-baz ( Isaiah 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. See Zechariah , Book Of .

(4) A R eubenite of the time of Israel's captivity ( 1 Chronicles 5:7 ).

(5) A B enjamite, living in Gideon ( 1 Chronicles 9:37; called "Zecher" in  1 Chronicles 8:31 ). He was the brother of Kish and hence, the uncle of Saul.

(6) A M anassite of Gilead, at the time of David ( 1 Chronicles 27:21 ).

(7) The third son of Jehoshaphat ( 2 Chronicles 21:2 ). He was slain by Jehoram ( 2 Chronicles 21:4 ).

(8) A "prince" who Jehoshaphat sent to "teach" in the cities of Judah ( 2 Chronicles 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 ( 2 Chronicles 26:5 ). He is characterized as ha - mēbh ı̄n bire'ōth ( beyir'ath (?)) hā - 'ĕlōhı̄m , 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" ( 1 Chronicles 15:18; the text is confused). He was a player on a "psaltery" ( 1 Chronicles 15:20 ) and took part in the thanksgiving when the Ark was brought to Jerusalem ( 1 Chronicles 16:5 ).

(11) A son of Isshiah ( 1 Chronicles 24:25 ).

(12) A son of Meshelemiah, a "porter of the door of the tent of meeting" at the time of David ( 1 Chronicles 9:21;  1 Chronicles 26:2 ,  1 Chronicles 26:14 ). In  1 Chronicles 26:14 called "a discreet counselor."

(13) A son of Hosah, a Merarite, also at David's time ( 1 Chronicles 26:11 ).

(14) The father of the prophet, Jahaziel (which see) ( 2 Chronicles 20:14 ).

(15) A son of Asaph, who assisted in the purification of the Temple at the time of Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicles 29:13 ).

(16) A K ohathite, who assisted in the repair of the Temple at the time of Josiah ( 2 Chronicles 34:12 ).

(17) A son of Jonathan, an Asaphite, one of the musicians at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah ( Nehemiah 12:35 ).

The following are all priests:

(18) A trumpeter at the time of David ( 1 Chronicles 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 ( 2 Chronicles 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  Matthew 23:35 parallel   Luke 11:51 . The words "son of Barachiah" in Matthew are due to confusing this Zechariah with the prophet. See Zachariah .

(20) One of the "rulers of the house of God" at the time of Josiah ( 2 Chronicles 35:8 ).

(21) A son of Pashhur, 242 of whose descendants as "chiefs of fathers' houses" dwelt in Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah ( Nehemiah 11:13 ).

(22) A trumpeter at the dedication of the wall at the time of Nehemiah ( Nehemiah 12:41 ).

(23) The prophet ( Ezra 5:1;  Ezra 6:14;  Nehemiah 12:16;  Zechariah 1:1 ,  Zechariah 1:7;  Zechariah 7:1 ,  Zechariah 7:8; 1 Esdras 6:1; 7:3). See Zechariah , Book Of .

The following are all returned exiles or are mentioned only as ancestors of such:

(24) A son of Parosh ( Ezra 8:3; 1 Esdras 8:30 has "Zacharias" here and elsewhere).

(25) A son of Bebai ( Ezra 8:11; 1 Esdras 8:37)

(26) One of the "chief men" dispatched by Ezra to bring priests from Casiphia ( Ezra 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 ( Nehemiah 8:4; 1 Esdras 9:44); almost certainly identical with (26).

(28) A son of Elam, who had taken a foreign wife ( Ezra 10:26; 1 Esdras 9:27).

(29) A son of Amariah, a Judahite, the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem ( Nehemiah 11:4 ).

(30) A son of "the Shilonite," the ancestor of certain persons dwelling in Jerusalem ( Nehemiah 11:5 ).

References

  1. ↑ Zechariah from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
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