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Zechariah

זְכַרְיָהוּ · ze.khar.yah · H2148C“same as Zachariah” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in 2 Kings (1)

Who he was

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.

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Family

ChildrenAbi
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Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

2 Kings 1 mention

2 Kings 18:2He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah.

2 Chronicles 1 mention

2 Chronicles 29:1Hezekiah began to reign when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

What the dictionary says

Jehovah is renowned or remembered.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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