Zechariah Summary
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Zechariah, a man of understanding, sent by Ezra to find ministers for the house of God.
Levite sent by Ezra to find ministers
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Zechariah
same as Zachariah
- he זְכַרְיָהוּ · H2148S
- bg Захария
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Zechariah Article
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Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra the scribe. When Ezra was preparing to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon, he sent for Zechariah and other leaders to find ministers for the house of God. Zechariah is described as a man of understanding, indicating his wisdom and discernment. Ezra's trust in sending him on this important mission suggests that Zechariah was a respected figure among the Levites.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zechariah@Ezr.8.16) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zechariah_3019)