Zechariah
Zechariah: Hebrew prophet, father of John the Baptist, and more.
Zechariah most often refers to the Hebrew prophet, author of the Book of Zechariah, or to Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, a New Testament figure.
Lore & Background
Zechariah or its many variant forms and spellings may also refer to the Book of Zechariah; Zechariah of Israel, king of Israel for 6 months c. 752 BCE; or Zechariah ben Jehoiada, a priest.
Reader's Guide
For other uses, see the entries under Bible, People, Places, and Other uses article.
Elsewhere in Figures of Scripture
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