Zechariah Summary
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Zechariah is mentioned as the father of Abijah (or Abi), the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah.
father of Abi, the mother of Hezekiah (2KI 18:2)
Names
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Zechariah
same as Zachariah
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Zachariah
· Also called memory of the Lord
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Zechariah
· Also called · H2148 G2197 · 2KI 18:2 y-h-v-h remembers
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זְכַרְיָה
zəkharəya · H2148 · 2KI 18:2 y-h-v-h remembers
- he זְכַרְיָהוּ · H2148C
- el Ζαχαριου Zaxariou · G2197 · 2KI 18:2
- bg Захария
Mentioned in (2)
SDA Books (4)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 9 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 10 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4 4SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 3 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
Conditional birth estimate · c. 832 BC – 782 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
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| Hezekiah · 742 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 832 BC – 782 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Descendant |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 874 BC – 749 BC |
| Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 903 BC – 753 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 905 BC – 755 BC |
| Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 899 BC – 749 BC |
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 932 BC – 757 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
20 20–45 years per generation |
c. 905 BC – 405 BC |
Family of origin
No information
One-parent family
- Daughter: Abijah
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Zechariah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Zechariah is briefly mentioned in the genealogical record of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is identified as the father of Abijah (or Abi), who was the mother of Hezekiah.
Apart from this genealogical reference, no further information is provided about Zechariah's life or his role in the history of Judah. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to establish the lineage of King Hezekiah and to highlight the importance of family records in the biblical narrative.
The fact that Zechariah is mentioned by name suggests that he may have been a person of some significance or from a notable family. However, without additional details, it is difficult to make any definitive statements about his life or character.
The mention of Zechariah in the genealogy of Hezekiah also underscores the interconnectedness of the royal families and the significance of marital alliances in the history of Judah. Hezekiah's mother, Abijah, would have played a crucial role in his upbringing and in shaping his character as a king who sought to restore proper worship and obedience to God in Judah.
Zechariah 14 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Abijah, who was the mother of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:1).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zechariah_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zechariah@2Ki.18.2-2Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zechariah_2970)