People of the Bible

Zechariah (2 Chronicles 26:5)

The name Zechariah means “same as Zachariah.” Zechariah is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 2 Chronicles 26:5.

Who was Zechariah?

A prophet, who had “understanding in the seeing of God,” in the time of Uzziah, who was much indebted to him for his wise counsel (2 Chr. 26:5).

Besides these, there is a large number of persons mentioned in Scripture bearing this name of whom nothing is known.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Zechariah

  • 2 Chronicles 26:5

    And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.

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