The old testament book of zechariah

Zechariah is the thirtyeighth and next to last book of the protestant old testament. These individual books were not written for the same purpose, nor were they considered to be of equal importance at the times when they were written. Iddo was a priest who returned to jerusalem with zerubbabel, the first jewish governor of jerusalem after the jews return from the babylonian exile see nehemiah 12. Parallel passages in new testament quoted from old testament the list contains not only the direct or indirect citations, but also the allusions which are particularly worthy of attention. The book of zechariah is in the old testament part of the bible. Summary of the book of zechariah the story of the bible. Is the last book of old testament is zechariah answers.

The book of zechariah has been called the most messianic of all the old testament books. The book of zechariah the new international commentary on. It is the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets or shorter prophets, following haggai, zechariahs contemporary, and preceding malachi. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible.

The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. Book of zephaniah, also called sophonias, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Free old testament study guides and bible class books. Zekaryah, means yahweh remembers, or yahweh has remembered. Surprisingly zechariah 18 are alluded to extensively in the book of the revelation, while zechariah 914 are alluded to often in the gospels.

Israels return to god and gods return to israel it will take place on that day. Book of zechariah, also spelled zacharias, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one. He lived at the same time as the prophet haggai ezra 5. His book contains visions with strange symbols, prose as well as poetry, and many messianic prophecies. Zechariah 1 niv a call to return to the lord in the bible gateway. The author identifies himself in the first verse as the prophet zechariah, son of berechiah son of iddo. Although the old testament is often referred to as a book, it is really a collection of many books, or separate manuscripts, produced by different individuals over a long period of time. Zechariah is actually the first person mentioned in connection with the christmas story. The story of zechariah the prophet is told in the book of the hebrew bible called the old testament by christians named after zechariah.

Zechariahs amazing prophecy of the betrayal of christ. There were a couple of prominent men in the bible named zechariah alternate spelling zacharias or zachariah. Unlocking the old testament part 57 zechariah 1 youtube. The prophet zechariah is just one of over thirty men named zechariah in the old testament. The book is noted for its prophecies of christs mortal ministry and his second coming zech. Chapters 18 contain a series of visions of the future of gods people. This booklet contains 42 pages of notes on the old testament book of hosea.

This prophet was probably a levite or a priest neh. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Including a fresh translation of zechariah from the original hebrew, boda delivers deep and thorough reflection on a toooftenneglected book of the old testament. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. Most modern scholars believe the book of zechariah was written by at least two different people. Zacharias is a name of frequent occurrence in the old testament. Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the.

This is a wonderful aid to anyone teaching on this difficult book. These pictures explained good things that god would do in the future. Bible survey zechariah hebrew name zekaryah yahweh is remembered greek name zacharias greek form. Many modern scholars deny unity to the book of zechariah. I will say, they are my people, and they will say, the lord is our god. This book is pivotal in our understanding of both apocalyptic literature and eschatology. Zechariah assures his people that the lord will deal with the nations who harm them, but also, some gentiles will join them. His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. Jerome called zechariah the most obscure book in the old testament. Jul 24, 2012 haggai, zechariah, malachi tyndale old testament commentaries hill, andrew e. He was the son of berechiah, who was the son of iddo see zechariah 1.

The book of zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the christian old testament and jewish tanakh. A professionally recorded audio version of the king j. Zechariah began his ministry 16 years after the return from babylonian captivity in 520519 b. Zechariah, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. The book is noted for its prophecies of christs mortal ministry and his second coming. Bibleask team zechariah was one of the minor prophets of the old testament. Zechariah is also believed by some muslims to have been a martyr. This prophet is also mentioned by jesus as having been murdered by the rebellious and. His name means yahweh has remembered, which might also be a good summary of the prophetic work that bears his name. Zechariah is a commonly used name in the old testament and means the lord remembers, a meaning that contributes to the hope of the messiahs first and second coming prophesied in zechariahs book. And so, of course, the book that im referring to and which well be studying for a little while is the old testament book of zechariah. God showed zechariah many strange pictures to encourage the people in jerusalem. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of zechariah new international commentary on the old testament nicot.

The holy bible book 38 zechariah kjv dramatized audio. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the. The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. Duane lindsey, zechariah, in the bible knowledge commentary. Aug 16, 2014 the story of zechariah the prophet is told in the book of the hebrew bible called the old testament by christians named after zechariah. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries.

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. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. Book of zechariah, also spelled zacharias, 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 zechariah new international commentary on the old testament nicot kindle edition by mark j. As john the baptists father, he raised his son as a nazarite, a holy man pledged to the lord. Zechariah king james bible, old testament audio book. Three old testament prophecies from psalms, isaiah, and. Watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary. This is a wonderful aid to anyone teaching on this. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. The dates mentioned in the book confirm that he was a contemporary of haggai zechariah 1.

The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. The books of haggai and zechariah represent a golden period in old testament history, but they are often overlooked. Following the hebrew text, many translations of esther call the king of persia ahasuerus, the hebrew name for xerxes. This book describes some eight heavenly visions given to zechariah, all dealing with gods past, present, and future relationships with israel, concluding with a series of specific prophecies in reference to the first and second coming of the messiah. This work by mark boda provides insightful commentary on zechariah, with great sensitivity to its historical, literary, and theological dimensions. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Haggai, zechariah, malachi tyndale old testament commentaries. Zakariyya is also a prophet in islam, and is mentioned in the quran as the father of john the baptist. And we now know that zechariah wrote some things about jesus.

The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Zechariah 18, sometimes referred to as first zechariah, was written in the 6th century bc. Old testament book of zechariah, also spelled zacharias, 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. Its one that calls us as a community of faith to the priority of gods house and inspires us with glimpses of its future glory. And this book which is in the old testament features several exciting but veiled references to the coming messiah. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed.

Zechariahs book, however, is longer and has much more variety than haggais. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and from iddos preaching in the books of chronicles. 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. Oct 27, 20 visit to download mp3 and listen on the go in your car, on your ipod, etc.

Zechariah overview keil and delitzsch commentary on the old. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. Conclusion literature few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah. This is because chapters 18 are so different from chapters 914.

The book of zechariah contains descriptions of visions concerning the rebuilding of. Haggai, zechariah, malachi tyndale old testament commentaries hill, andrew e. Zechariah was one of the minor prophets of the old testament. An angel restores the high priest joshua in zechariah 3. Zechariah wrote about some things that would happen during his own life. I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. Zechariah contributed, in his way, to gods plan to save the world from sin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. Further details are given in the book of ezra, also from. Zechariah was a prophet who lived in the 6th century before the birth of christ. It details the prophecies of the prophet zechariah, who, similarly to haggai, encourages the rebuilding of the holy temple in jerusalem. Zechariah overview keil and delitzsch commentary on the. Gives an overview of the history of interpretation, an outline of the contents of the book, an introduction to key themes, and a brief bibliography. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. Our prophet, like jeremiah and ezekiel, was of priestly descent, a son of berechiah. An old tradition narrates that zakariyah was sawed in half, in a death which resembles that.

It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. Some call the book of zechariah, the apocalypse of the old testament. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the. Zechariah the apocalypse of the old testament rapture. An old testament prophet who prophesied around 520.

Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on. New international commentary on the old testament nicot mark j. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. 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 book is particularly timely today as it focuses on the siege of jerusalem by the collective gentile powers on planet earth a circumstance that is shaping up as you are reading this article. An old testament prophet who prophesied around 520 b. It is the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets or shorter prophets, following haggai, zechariah s contemporary, and preceding malachi. Best commentaries and books on zechariah logos bible. An old tradition narrates that zakariyah was sawed in half, in a death which resembles that attributed to isaiah in lives of the prophets. One was an old testament prophet who prophesied in the days of haggai and who wrote the book of zechariah ezra 5. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. The first part of the book, chapters one through eight, contain eight symbolic visions of zechariah. Visit to download mp3 and listen on the go in your car, on your ipod, etc.

This book is second only to isaiah in the breadth of the prophets writings about messiah. Zechariah the apocalypse of the old testament by chuck missler. These two minor prophets speak a major message to the church today. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. He was one of those captives in babylon but, under the leadership of a political ruler whose name was zerubbabel, zechariah, together with some 50,000 of his hebrew kinsmen, returned to their native palestine cir. Brown, the gospel according to john ixii in the anchor bible, 29. This booklet contains 65 pages of notes on the old testament book of zechariah. Historical background and summary of the book of zechariah in easy to study bible survey format. Feb 04, 2015 zechariah assures his people that the lord will deal with the nations who harm them, but also, some gentiles will join them.