So jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of israel. Zechariah 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,the lord hath been sore displeased with your fathers. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Aug 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This message is from the lord, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit. Zechariah 2 is the second of the total 14 chapters in the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. 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. I will pour out on the house of david and on the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on me whom they have pierced. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. He was born in babylonia and was among those who returned to judah in 538537 b. Zechariah in the bible scripture quotes and summary. Zechariah is the eleventh of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. One was an old testament prophet who prophesied in the days of haggai and who wrote the book of. Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary of haggai.
Something that only a bible translator would notice is that whenever god or his spokesperson are quoted, the words were in the form of hebrew poetry, since there is a definite cadence that can be noted in the original language. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. Nonetheless, it is the book of zechariah among the minor prophets that is most often quoted in the new testament, so it was well known. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Zechariah 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, the lord hath been sore displeased with your fathers. When using the kjv, there are 929 chapters and 23,145 verses in the old testament and 260 chapters and 7,957 verses in the new testament. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth. The visions of zechariah chapters 18 and the prophecies of the lord chapters 914. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity. This gives a total of 31,102 verses, which is an average of 26. Many of these were interpreted for his benefit by an accompanying angel.
Nov 18, 2014 although some of zechariah s book may be hard for the common person to understand, there is always something we can learn from each of the sixtysix books of the bible. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. How many words in each book of the bible the holy word. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries.
The other notable zechariah was a priest, the father of john the baptist luke 1. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. The only details we have about this zechariah come from ezra 5 and 6. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end.
Zechariah 1 niv a call to return to the lord in the bible gateway. One was an old testament prophet who foretold in the days of haggai and who composed 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. Zechariah bible book with full chapters king james version. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. Note that these calculations will vary slightly based on the bible translation you use. 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. There were a couple of prominent men in the bible named zechariah alternate spelling zacharias or zachariah.
For behold, the stone that i have set before joshua. We hope that you find the zechariah summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of zechariah. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Although some of zechariahs book may be hard for the common person to understand, there is always something we can learn from each of the sixtysix books of the bible. Discover the bible verses about zechariah in the bible to get a. And i will pour out upon the house of david and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem the spirit of grace or unmerited favor and supplication. Kjv bible verses from zechariah offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of zechariah in the bible king james version. Zechariah, on the other hand, experienced god through visions. Zechariah, a companion prophet who began his ministry about two months following haggai, was chosen to motivate the hebrews to repentance and a deeper level of spiritual dedication see zechariah 1. Watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He will rest in silent satisfaction and in his love he will be silent and make no mention of past sins, or even recall them. Thus says the lord of hosts, return to meoracle of the lord of hostsand i will return to you, says the lord of hosts. In this book, zechariah s visions foster hope in the future promise of. Zechariah beautiful bible verse to remind us where our beauty and protection. It is generally assumed that the prophet zechariah is identical with the man of the same name mentioned in nehemiah 12. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. The most popular bible verses from the bible book zechariah. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. The lord your god is in the midst of you, a mighty one, a savior who saves.
We know little about this prophet, though zechariah was a common name in the old testament at least 27 different zechariahs are mentioned in the bible. Chapters 18 deal principally with judahs spiritual. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b. Therefore say thou unto them, thus saith the lord of hosts. One was an old testament prophet who prophesied in the days of haggai and who wrote the book of zechariah ezra 5. The book of zechariah, because of its great variation in style, content, and language, is widely believed to be a composite work. His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like.
Bible verses about zechariah 39 passages king james. This prophet named zechariah was mentioned by jesus as being murdered by the rebellious jews of his day matthew 23. See more ideas about bible scriptures, bible verses and word of god. These are all of the chapters of the book of zechariah.
And they shall look earnestly upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him as one who is in bitterness for his firstborn. The book of zechariah falls into two major segments. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. Athaiah the son of uzziah, the son of zechariah, the son of amariah, the son of shephatiah, the son of mahalalel, of the sons of perez. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain. Because he was a visionary, a lot of his words are very obscure. Brown, the gospel according to john ixii in the anchor bible, 29. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The prophet zechariahs name means \god has remembered. Zechariah 4, new international version niv the bible app. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of.
Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. And i will pour out on the house of david and the inhabitants of jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn and correct his people. Few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah.
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, jeiel, and zechariah, chronicles1 9. Then he said to me, this is the word of the lord to zerubbabel saying, not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, says the lord of hosts. Zechariah deals with israels complaint that they have experienced gods chastisement for their sin, but the surrounding nations have gone unpunished. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. I will say, they are my people, and they will say, the lord is our god. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. The book of zechariah is a prophetic book in the christian old testament. Some of the sons of judah and some of the sons of benjamin lived in jerusalem. When we read this book, we can see that zechariah had a series of eight visions from god. I will take away the chariots from ephraim and the warhorses from jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. I answered, i see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. He is lord, jesus is lord, bible scriptures, bible quotes, book of hebrews.
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