The word of the lord is against the land of hadrak and will come to rest on damascus for the eyes of all people and all the tribes of israel are on the lord and on hamath too, which borders on it, and on tyre and sidon, though they are very skillful. He was a younger contemporary of the prophet haggai. And i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. The books of haggai and zechariah were completed in 520 b. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. Highlights from the books of haggai and zechariah watchtower.
The book of ezra names zechariah as the son of iddo ezra 5. Throughout, the book highlights that jerusalem would. The efforts of these prophets succeed, and the temple is completed five years later. The major purpose of the book is to encourage the returning jews to rebuild the temple cf. Sign up for the bible blender newsletter and periodically receive the latest christian news, bible study articles, modernday life lessons, new product announcements, and more. The book of zechariah from the holy bible new international version niv book 38please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Zechariah summary sermons commentaries bible study. Zechariah wrote the book during the rebuilding of the temple in jerusalem under the leadership of zerubbabel, the governor nehemiah, and the high priest joshua. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book. Zechariah is the eleventh of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. Zechariah 9 niv judgment on israels enemies a bible. A summary of zechariah bible study guide explaining the book. He was a prophet of the kingdom of judah, and, like the prophet ezekiel, was of priestly extraction.
Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. Summary of the book of zechariah the story of the bible. This book has a man with a measuring line, and the high priest joshua standing before the lord being accused. Book of zechariah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. By bible blender nov 10, 2010 outlines, zechariah book of introduction 1. Jacobs 12 sons fight and hate and try to kill one another genesis 37 8. Thus even in the prophets names god has hidden the theme of the book of zechariah, for his message was a. Jun 15, 2004 zechariah was a levite who was born in babylon neh 12. He very likely heard what his wife had said about naming their son.
In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer future. He was the son of berekiah and the grandson of iddo the priest zech 1. Perhaps others inquired of zechariah about this by making a sign or a gesture. Through a series of dream visions, the book of zechariah gives hope to the israelites and reminds them that the new jerusalem will only come to pass if they remain faithful to the covenant. Guarantees the completion of the temple and shows that jerusalem and other cities in judah will be blessed. Because of his family lineage, zechariah was a priest in addition to a prophet. Best zechariah commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. These names are significant, for zechariah means god remembers,berechiahmeans god blesses and iddo means at the appointed time. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon.
Recent books on the bible and mission have merely a sentence or two on. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. Detailed outline of the book of zechariah bible blender. Study zechariah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Even though the book doesnt follow a neat, orderly pattern and contains scary and bizarre images, it shows glimpses of gods hand at work guiding history. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520. Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse zechariah 9. Dec 15, 2020 book of zechariah bible survey is zechariah 11. The book of zechariah is the most messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all the writings of the old testament.
Haggai and zechariah are dated more precisely than any other ot books. The book of zechariah deals with recalling the need for repentance and salvation of the jewish and israelite nations. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. The purpose of this book is that zechariah wrote to encourage the remnant, who had recently returned from exile. Highlights from the book of zechariah page 5 index zechariah outline of contents this book of the hebrew scriptures identifies its writer as zechariah the son of berechiah the son of iddo the prophet. He prophesied for at least two years, completing the book bearing his name around 518 b. Key personalities are zechariah, ze rubbabel and joshua. The book of zechariah niv audio holy bible high quality. 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. Hag 12, though both prophets were clearly interested in spiritual renewal as well. Zechariah chapter explained discover books of the bible. Ralph smiths commentary on the last seven books of the minor prophets is. Like those prophets, we too have a godgiven work, which must be brought to completion before the end of the present system of things.
It is hoped that these books will aid the christian pastor, preacher, teacher, student, as well as any bible reader that wants to understand more about zechariah. The book im referring to has a number of very interesting accounts. King james version 1 in the eighth month, in the second year of darius, came the word of the lord unto zechariah, the son of berechiah, the son of iddo the prophet, saying, 2 the lord hath been sore displeased with your fathers. The book of zechariah introduction to the book of zechariah in the bible. The prophet identifies himself as zechariah yahweh remembers, the son of.
Zechariah gives great hope and encouragement about the coming messiah jesus christ, who will set up his throne and rule as the mighty branch, the high priest, who will offer up the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. Why is wickedness portrayed as a woman in zechariah 5. Return to me, declares the lord of hosts, and i will return to you, says the. May each readers aim be to glorify god in jesus christ. Baldwin writes, even the tiny fragment of the greek manuscript found at qumran, which includes the end of chapter 8 and the beginning of chapter 9, shows no gap or spacing whatsoever to suggest a break between the two parts. Return to me, declares the lord of hosts, and i will return to you, says the lord of.
Zechariah is among the most precisely dated books in the bible. The science to which i pinned my faith has failed, and you are beholding an. He causes a famine in canaan so the family of abraham must. In chapters 18, zechariah recorded his visions, encouraged the people to reinstate the priesthood, and other religious laws that were forgotten during the 70year exile. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Zechariah introduces himself as the son of berechiah, who was in turn the son of iddo, the prophet. In zechariah we learn that only the messiahchrist, the angel of the lord, the branch and the stone zech 3, and the priest upon his throne zech 6. Zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom, and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful to god. Zephaniah warns israel and the surrounding nations that the day of the lord is near. Others asked by signs what he wanted to name the child but not because zechariah was deaf.
Zerubbabels name is mentioned four times throughout zechariah 18, and all of these instances occur in one short oracle written in chapter 4. What haggai and zechariah proclaimed is recorded in the bible books bearing. Second messagethe eight night visions of zechariah. This book is second only to isaiah in the breadth of the prophets writings about messiah. Pdf perspectives on mission in the book of zechariah. Zephaniah announces gods purifying judgment on israel. In zechariah we learn that only the messiahchrist, the angel of the lord, the branch and the stone zech 3, and the priest upon his throne zech 6 can save his people. In addition the canonical history of the book of zechariah has always included all fourteen chapters in the book. Zechariah complete bible book chapters and summary new. Any other references to zerubbabel throughout this book are guesses or theories as to his significance. Zechariah was a person in the hebrew bible and traditionally considered the author of the book of zechariah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. The book of zechariah, as a minor prophetic book, is full of. 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 occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background.
The book of zechariah introduces the prophet as the son of berechiah, the son of iddo zechariah 1. The book of zechariah kjv audio bible full by alexander. It will remove evil and open up a new future where all people can flourish in peace. Zechariah, as part of his priestly duties in the temple, was chosen to enter the holy place to burn incense before the lord verse 8. Pdf the prophetic book of zechariah is often neglected when.
Book of zechariah zechariah chapter 1 zechariah chapter 2 zechariah chapter 3 zechariah chapter 4 zechariah chapter 5 zechariah chapter 6. The book of zechariah, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. This book of the hebrew scriptures identifies its writer as zechariah the son of berechiah the son. Highlights from the book of luke watchtower online library. Intro to zechariah biblica the international bible society. Thoroughly interwoven into these three topics is the repeated refrain that yahweh god truly rules history and israel has a blessed future. Following is a suggested outline of the book of zechariah. Zechariah was the son of berechiah, the son of iddo zechariah 1. The chief purpose of zechariah and haggai was to rebuke the people of judah and to encourage and motivate them to complete the rebuilding of the temple zec 4. Highlights of the bible by the word of the lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. A chapterbychapter study of the old testament book of zechariah.
In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of david and to the inhabitants of. Perspectives on mission in the book of zechariah scielo sa. What does god mean when he says, not by might nor by power but by my spirit zechariah 4. The prophet zechariah authored the book of zechariah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. I wanted to highlight one of the prophesies that jumped off the page to me.
And the bible is irreverently handled like any old book, seems to be no faith and love for god but not this book. Their faith in god was weak and they were not motivated to build the temple. Ralph smith micahmalachi word biblical commentary, 1984. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. Highlights from the book of zechariah page 2 index an introduction to the book of zechariah zechariah began to prophesy in jerusalem around 520 b. Esau, one of the two twins who might carry the promised seed, does not choose to be a follower of god genesis 27 7. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. Jan 02, 2020 the book of luke records that zechariah and his wife, elizabeth, were righteous, godhonoring people who had no children and were well past childbearing years luke 1. The first eight chapters address the conditions in jerusalem during zechariah s lifetime when the prophet received eight symbolic visions. In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer. The development and role of biblical traditions in zechariah. Promises the end of four horns that dispersed judah, that is, all governments that opposed jehovahs worship. The opening lines stating the time as the second year of darius, the persian king dates the writing as 520 b. Top 5 commentaries on the book of zechariah ligonier ministries.
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