People of Zechariah
Every person who appears in the book of Zechariah, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
20 profiles tagged People of Zechariah.
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Joshua, High Priest of the Return
High Priest who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Second Temple
Joshua, son of Jehozadak, was the first High Priest of the Jewish community that returned from the Babylonian exile to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Zechariah, Prophet of the Return
Prophet who motivated the rebuilding of the Second Temple during the reign of Darius
A prominent post-exilic prophet who, alongside Haggai, urged the Jewish people to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Darius I.
Zerubbabel, Governor of Judah
Governor who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Temple foundation
A Davidic prince and governor who led the first wave of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and laid the foundation for the Second Temple.
Darius, King of Persia (Ezra 4–6)
King of Persia who decreed the completion of the Second Temple
The Persian monarch who authorized and funded the completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, upholding the original decree of Cyrus the Great.
Berechiah, Father of Zechariah the Prophet
Father of the prophet Zechariah and son of Iddo
Berechiah was the son of Iddo and the father of the prophet Zechariah, serving as a vital link in a priestly and prophetic lineage during the return from the Babylonian Exile.
Heldai
Exile from Babylon who provided gold for the High Priest's memorial crown
A Jewish returnee from the Babylonian exile who contributed gold and silver for a symbolic crown placed in the Temple during the time of Zechariah.
Iddo, Grandfather of Zechariah
Grandfather of the prophet Zechariah who returned from the Babylonian exile
Iddo was the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah and a key figure in the lineage of the leadership that oversaw the rebuilding of the Second Temple.
Jedaiah, Exile from Babylon
Exile who provided gold and silver for the crown of the High Priest Joshua
A returning exile from Babylon who provided gold and silver for the symbolic crowning of the High Priest Joshua during the restoration of Jerusalem.
Josiah, Son of Zephaniah
Host of the prophet Zechariah and the Babylonian exiles during the symbolic crowning of the High Priest
A resident of Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period who hosted a delegation of returnees from Babylon and whose home served as the site for the symbolic crowning of the High Priest Joshua.
Tobijah of the Post-Exilic Return
Exile who provided silver and gold for the High Priest's crown
A Jewish exile who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem and provided silver and gold for a symbolic crown for the High Priest.
Zephaniah, Father of Josiah
father of Josiah whose house hosted the fashioning of the High Priest's crown
A resident of Jerusalem during the post-exilic return whose household hosted newly arrived Babylonian exiles and served as the site for a prophetic coronation ceremony.
Jehozadak
Priestly bridge who was carried into Babylonian exile and fathered the High Priest of the Return
A high-ranking priest of the line of Zadok who was carried into Babylonian captivity and served as the link between the first and second temple priesthoods.
Nathan, Son of David
son of David and Bathsheba who appears in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Nathan was a son of King David and Bathsheba, born in Jerusalem during the United Monarchy, and is listed as a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy provided by Luke.
Regem-melech
Envoy from Bethel who questioned the prophet Zechariah about fasting
A high-ranking representative from Bethel who sought divine guidance regarding ritual fasting during the post-exilic reconstruction of the Temple.
Sharezer of Bethel
Delegate from Bethel who inquired about ritual fasting in the Book of Zechariah
A representative from Bethel sent to Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period to inquire of the priests and prophets regarding the continuation of ritual mourning.
Shimei, Son of Gershon
Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi
A prominent Levite and grandson of Levi who established the Shimeite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Uzziah, King of Judah
King of Judah struck with leprosy for attempting to burn incense in the Temple
The tenth king of Judah who enjoyed a long, prosperous reign marked by military success and agricultural growth, ended by his divine punishment with leprosy for usurping priestly duties.
The Rider on the Red Horse
Rider of the apocalypse who takes peace from the earth and wields a great sword
The second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, representing the divine permission for human conflict and civil slaughter during the end times.
Zechariah
Prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the Second Temple through apocalyptic visions
Zechariah was a priest and prophet of the Post-Exilic Period who urged the returning Jewish remnant to rebuild the Temple and recorded vivid apocalyptic visions of Israel's future restoration.