A high priest and the father of John the Baptist, married to Elizabeth.
About Zechariah
An extremely popular name in the Bible. "Zechariah" means “the Lord remembers.”
The son of King Jeroboam II, 15th king of Israel, and the last king from the Jehu’s dynasty. He began his rule in 753 BC, the 38th year of Azariah’s reign in Judah (792–740 BC). Zechariah ruled in Samaria for only six months before he was murdered by Shallum at Ibleam (2 Kings 14:29; 15:8–11). The Lord promised Jehu that his descendants would rule to the fourth generation (2 Kings 10:30). This promise was fulfilled with Zechariah’s reign.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Elizabeth
- Child
- John (the Baptist)
Key References
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
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In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.
When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah.
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.