Introduction to book of zechariah

So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. The bible journey introduction to the book of zechariah. Zechariah introduction, good news translation gnt the. This is supported by zechariahs interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else and as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. There is much of symbol in zechariah, but these difficult passages are readily interpreted in the light of the whole body of related prophecy. He was the son of berechiah, who was the son of iddo see zechariah 1. Zechariah introduction verse by verse bible commentary. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. In hebrew the book is titled hyrkz meaning yahweh remembers b. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. In the eighth month of the second year of darius, the word of the lord came to zechariah the son of berechiah, the son of iddo the prophet, saying. Now they are not minor because they are unimportant, but because of their length.

Zechariah overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. Intro to zechariah biblica the international bible society. Zechariah, whose name means of whom jehovah has memory, was one of the postexilic prophets and a contemporary of haggai. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve. Zechariah introduction commentary commentary critical. It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. The title plays on the meaning of the name zechariah which in the hebrew means god remembers. The bible book of zechariah includes prophetic details of the messiahs coming, betrayal, and death. Zechariah introduction scofield reference bible commentary. Nearly 20 years after returning from the babylonian exile in the time of cyrus 538 b. Like haggai, he received the calling to encourage the jews to complete the task of rebuilding. This was first raised as an issue by joseph mede 15861638.

The book of zechariah contains descriptions of visions concerning the rebuilding of jerusalem and the temple, the gathering of scattered israel, and the triumph of israel over its enemies. The book of zechariah predicted both the first and second comings of jesus christ 500 years before he was born. Nor should zechariah the prophet be confused with any of the 28 other men in the old testament who bore this name. Zechariah introduction commentary commentary critical and. Surprisingly zechariah 18 are alluded to extensively in the book of the revelation, while zechariah 914 are alluded to often in the gospels. The book is often difficult to understand, packed with symbolism and vivid imagery, yet its predictions about a future savior jump out with crystal clarity. The prophet zechariah brought his messages to the returned exiles of judah beginning in the second year of king darius of persia 520 bc. Haggais work centered on the rebuilding of the temple. Many modern scholars deny unity to the book of zechariah.

Zechariah claims to be the author of this book zech. This day is one of judgment against those who sin against god, and one of blessing for those who follow him. Through a series of visions and prophesies in chapters 18. These are largely in the form of visions, and deal with the restoration of jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, the purification of gods people, and the messianic age. This would make him a postexilic prophet, like haggai, malachi, and possibly obadiah and joel. This book is a prophetic book and is categorized as one of the minor prophets. Zechariah was concerned with rebuilding the temple as well, but his prophecies also encouraged gods people regarding jerusalems place in the. Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next subject of our study. This book is in the hebrew copies called the book of zechariah. This is an appropriate title for a commentary on the book of zechariah since god has not forgotten his people.

This book is pivotal in our understanding of both apocalyptic literature and eschatology. His name, common to more than 29 ot men, means the lord remembers. However, the reality for those who returned fell far short of these expectations. The name zechariah means one whom jehovah remembers. He went into great detail about christs second coming, providing a treasure trove of information about the end times.

The book of zechariah introduction to the book of zechariah in the bible. They definitely knew each other and prophesied to the same people at the same period of time. The book of zechariah was written about the same time as the book of haggai in c. Introduction to the book of zechariah the book of zechariah was written about the same time as the book of haggai in c.

His name, according to jerom, signifies the memory of the lord. In greek the book is titled zacarias, a transliteration from the hebrew name. Introduction the book of zechariah has two distinct parts. Zechariahs prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity. Haggai ministered among the jews who had returned to judea after some 70 years of exile in babylon. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. Zechariah intro, new international version niv the.

Title the universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. This is so since a grandson can still be considered the son of. The book of zechariah contains inspired visions and prophecies related to rebuilding the temple, as well as details of the messiahs coming, betrayal, and death. The book of zechariah contains descriptions of visions concerning the rebuilding of jerusalem and the temple, the gathering of scattered israel, and the triumph. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b.

Zechariah, like jeremiah and e zekiel was a priest as well as a prophet. Through a series of visions and prophesies in chapters 18, zechariah urges the rebuilding of the temple in jerusalem see ezra 3. This prophet was colleague with the prophet haggai, and a worker together with him in forwarding the building of the second temple ezra 5. George guthrie, general editor of explore the bibles study of the minor prophets introduces the book of zechariah. Iddo was a priest who returned to jerusalem with zerubbabel, the first jewish governor of jerusalem after. Overview of the book of zechariah reformed answers to. Not much is known about zechariahs life other than what may be inferred from the book.

Iddo was a priest who returned to jerusalem with zerubbabel, the first jewish governor of jerusalem after the jews return from the babylonian exile. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. The specific mention of the second year of darius places the book in the year 520 b. Zechariah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets, was son of berechiah, and grandson of iddo. And i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. Discover the basics of the book of zechariah with the esv study bible from crossway, video from the bible project, audio from mark dever, and more. Summary of the book of zechariah the story of the bible. Why his ancestor, berechiah, is omitted from the list is uncertain. Introduction to the book of zechariah why study this book. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of zechariah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. He prophesied for at least two years, completing the book bearing his name around 518 b.

Zechariah was contemporary with haggai, but his book is in direct contrast to haggais. Introduction tonight we begin a new study in the book of zechariah. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. The first contains two sequences of prophecies, primarily in the form of symbolic vision reports. The book of zechariah is set initially in 520 bce, some twenty years after the first jews returned from exile in babylon to the region of judah yehud. Yet their prophecies are just about as different as any two could be. Like jeremiah and ezekiel, he was a priest as well as a prophet, which adapts him for the sacerdotal character of some of his prophecies zechariah 6. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b. Zechariah the prophet was probably born in babylon during the 70year babylonian captivity. Earlier prophets had promised a glorious restoration of the nation e. Book of zechariah, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. The book of haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet haggai, and thus it is reasonable to consider haggai its author. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

Study the bible online using commentary on zechariah introduction and more. Zechariah, like haggai, was a prophet to the remnant which returned after the 70 years. He was given a burning in his heart, by god, to move the jewish people from their comfortableness to hard work. A chapterbychapter study of the old testament book of zechariah. The historical background of zechariah is the same as that of haggai see introduction to haggai, but their ministries differed in emphasis. This book is a good commentary that i used as a devotional through the prophetic book of zechariah. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. The theme of zephaniah is the approaching day of the lord. Zechariah was a levite who was born in babylon neh 12.