Old testament book of zechariah

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. Zechariah is the only biblical book describing angels in the feminine gender 5. 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. Zechariah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. 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 book of revelation contains more than 300 quotes or references to old testament passages, and not a single one is identified. 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. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. Nov 26, 2018 zechariah s wife elizabeth would give birth and they were to name the baby john.

Zechariah is also believed by some muslims to have been a martyr. The prophet zechariahs name means \god has remembered. New testament overview general survey of the new testament. Watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Zechariah s prophecies took place during the reign of darius the great, and were contemporary with haggai in a post exilic world after the fall of jerusalem in 5876 bc. Unlike haggai, zechariah was probably a young man when he prophesied cf. Old testament overview general survey of the old testament. Zechariah s dated visions and messages in chapters 18 all take place in the same general time period as haggais, beginning in octobernovember 520 bc with a call for the people of judah to repent zechariah 1. She writes, the fact that these chapters are included under the name of zechariah in our bibles could mean no more than that they were anonymous writings, known to be authentic prophetic words but, because of their. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Boda is professor of old testament at mcmaster divinity college and professor in the faculty of theology at mcmaster university, hamilton, ontario. Surprisingly zechariah 18 are alluded to extensively in the book of the revelation, while zechariah 914 are alluded to often in the gospels.

The book of zechariah, the 11th book of the twelve minor prophets, dates from the. An angel restores the high priest joshua in zechariah 3. Further, gabriel said john would be a great man who would lead many to the lord and would be a prophet announcing the messiah. The book of zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the christian old testament and jewish tanakh. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the old testament nicot kindle edition by boda, mark j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Zechariah overview keil and delitzsch commentary on the old. The book of zechariah is a prophetic book in the christian old testament. 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. It is the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets or shorter prophets, following haggai, zechariahs contemporary, and preceding malachi. Hubbard, a historic and landmark series, one which is synonymous with superior scholarship and excellence exegesis, this volume continues this legacy.

Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Zechariah begins his book zechariah 1 with a reminder that the captivity had been a result of disobedience. Bible discipleship institute of niagara old testament survey zechariah instructor. Zechariahs wife elizabeth would give birth and they were to name the baby john. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. Nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah emphasize punishment while haggai, zechariah, and malachi focus on restoration. A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. This article will chiefly deal with the messianic emphases that are prominent in this old testament narrative. The book also bears evidence that even prophecy could be corrupted. 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 book culminates in prophecies of the saviors mortal ministry and final return in glory. The book of zechariah introduction to the book of zechariah in the bible. Zechariah was one of the minor prophets of the old testament.

His book has often been called the apocalypse of the old testament. The millennium in the old testament millennium lamb. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. 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. Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next subject of our study. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Brown, the gospel according to john ixii in the anchor bible, 29. The first part of the book, chapters one through eight, contain eight symbolic visions of zechariah.

Duane lindsey, zechariah, in the bible knowledge commentary. Martin luther referred to it as the model pattern, and quiescence of the prophets. Is the last book of old testament is zechariah answers. 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. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. Zechariah quotes extensively from the major eighth century prophets in the north, amos and hosea.

The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. Zechariah was doubtful because of his and his wifes old age. The dates mentioned in the book confirm that he was a contemporary of haggai zechariah 1. Zechariah was a prophet who lived in the 6th century before the birth of christ. Zechariah assures his people that the lord will deal with the nations who harm them, but also, some gentiles will join them. Further details are given in the book of ezra, also from. Zechariah 1 niv a call to return to the lord in the bible gateway. Summary of the book of zechariah the story of the bible. 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. Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on.

Including a fresh translation of zechariah from the original hebrew, boda delivers deep and thorough reflection on a toooftenneglected book of the old testament. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. A person without knowledge of the old testament could read the book of revelation and never realize how interlaced it is with old testament prophecy. 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. It is the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets or shorter prophets, following haggai, zechariah s contemporary, and preceding malachi. Zechariah is the eleventh of the twelve prophets in the book of the.

This prophet was probably a levite or a priest neh. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. Zacharias is a name of frequent occurrence in the old testament. The book of zechariah is the most recent volume of the new international commentary on the old testament, edited by robert l. Zechariah the prophet was probably born in babylon during the 70year babylonian captivity. Nor should zechariah the prophet be confused with any of the 28 other men in the old testament who bore this name. The book of zechariah contains descriptions of visions concerning the rebuilding of. Few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn and correct his people. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. This work by mark boda provides insightful commentary on zechariah, with great sensitivity to its historical, literary, and theological dimensions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of zechariah new international commentary on the old testament nicot. The book of zechariah is in the old testament part of the bible.

Apr 14, 2020 bible discipleship institute of niagara old testament survey zechariah instructor. Zechariah overview keil and delitzsch commentary on the. The main theme of the book is that god is at work and plans to live again with. Unlocking the old testament part 57 zechariah 1 youtube. It details the prophecies of the prophet zechariah, who, similarly to haggai, encourages the rebuilding of the holy temple in jerusalem.

Zechariah, also spelled zacharias, flourished 6th century bc, jewish prophet whose preachings are recorded in one of the shorter prophetical books in the old testament, the book of zechariah q. The book of zechariah falls into two major segments. 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. An old tradition narrates that zakariyah was sawed in half, in a death which resembles that attributed to isaiah in lives of the prophets. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. This book is beautifully voiced by the bible reading. Some old testament scholars have argued that there is an overall structure to minor prophets. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. Zechariah is the thirtyeighth and next to last book of the protestant old testament. Zakariyya is also a prophet in islam, and is mentioned in the quran as the father of john the baptist.

Chapters 914 primarily express a concern about israel and her messiah. Zekaryah, means yahweh remembers, or yahweh has remembered. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn, and correct his people. Our prophet, like jeremiah and ezekiel, was of priestly descent, a son of berechiah.

His book contains visions with strange symbols, prose as well as poetry, and many messianic prophecies. Chapters 18 deal principally with judahs spiritual restoration. Paul house argues that the first six books, hosea to micah have sin as their theme. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. Zechariahs amazing prophecy of the betrayal of christ. A contemporary of haggai the prophet, zerubbabel, and joshua, the high priest cf. It contains the clearest declaration of the deity of christ in all the bible.

In the bible, he is the father of john the baptist, a priest of the sons of aaron in. Book of zechariah, 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. God showed zechariah many strange pictures to encourage the people in jerusalem. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah.

Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. The book of zechariah has been called the most messianic of all the old testament books. 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. The book of zechariah introduction to the book of zechariah in the bible zechariah 12. Zechariah began his ministry 16 years after the return from babylonian captivity in 520519 b. The book of zechariah the new international commentary on. The occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. Overview of the book of zechariah reformed answers to. Hag 12, though both prophets were clearly interested in spiritual renewal as well.

The traditional view is that this man was a sixthcentury contemporary of haggai and that the entire book was written by him. And i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible. The author identifies himself in the first verse as the prophet zechariah, son of berechiah son of iddo.