What a far cry from the current hostilities prevalent in many countries in the Middle East! Following the insertion, the eyes in the stone are symbolically explained (Zech. He takes this silver and at God's command throws it into the temple for use by the potter. There are various reasons why chapters 9–14 were combined with 1–8. The Prophet Zechariah, also Zachary or Zachariah, was a prophet of the postexilic period. These inspiring millennial verses are moving, uplifting and exciting. All are to be destroyed or annexed to Israel. In chapter 11 he returns to his prophecy of divine punishment of the evil "shepherds" (cf. The "addendum" to the Syriac also dates these psalms and describes their use in the Temple. 7:4 in which that characterization is termed sheker, "a lie"), to Mount Zion as the holy mountain and Jerusalem as the city of truth in which YHWH dwells; a holy land (Zech.

Among scholars, there is controversy concerning the authorship and unity of the book. Download our mobile app for on-the-go access to the Jewish Virtual Library, © 1998 - 2020 American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. will be stopped up the way it was in the earthquake of the eighth century in King Uzziah's reign. 1:4; 7:4, 12), whose words of warning were fulfilled over the doubts of the people to whom they were addressed. The image is probably based on the Persian surveillance system. Was the matter of fasting resolved? 11:12–13, but mistakenly attributes it to Jeremiah. The author of Matt. The third vision: Measuring Jerusalem for future development (2:1-13). The apostle Peter warned that in “the last days” scoffers would appear saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? Title: The title comes from the prophets name, Zechariah, which means “Yahweh remembers.” Because God remembers, there is hope for the people of Israel. The final vision (6:1–8) resembles the first one: four chariots, harnessed to horses of various colors appear between "mountains of brass." Zechariah 1:5-6 describes a similar attitude among the people during the prophet’s day. At a later period, some translations of the Bible credited Zechariah with the authorship of several psalms at the end of the Book of Psalms.

Chapter 14 begins with a siege of Jerusalem. Print subscriptions available in U.S., Canada and Europe, Article URL: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/holy-bible/old-testament/the-prophets/minor-prophets/zechariah/. Zechariah then observes four craftsmen who go to cut the horns down, i.e., who restore the city. Zechariah was of the tribe of Levi and was born in Babylon during the Babylon captivity. And yet both Israel and later Judah went into national captivity exactly as God had predicted through His prophets!

In the first part of his book (Zechariah ch.1-6), eight visions are described that foretell the coming of the Messiah. Zech. (For Zech. Haggai’s recorded ministry lasted about four months. 08.30 a.m. – 06.30 p.m. (final entry 04.30 p.m.)

These were human traditions and do not refer to the fast proclaimed by God on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32).

For instance, the fifth vision depicts a lampstand producing light. The next several verses are highly problematic.

5), which are also related to each other. More important, both sections promise the future glory of Jerusalem.

The vision is interrupted by an inserted oracle to Zerubabel, promising that it is he who will complete the temple and triumph in his mission through the agency of the divine spirit rather than through military force as might have been hoped during the period of the empire's unrest (cf. They were disappointed due to a lack of signs of divine blessing for the hardships suffered.

It is likely a reference to the final climactic battle that will rage at the return of Christ. Never miss a post! He returned from exile to Judea as an old man shortly before the dedication in 515 BC of the rebuilt temple. The point then is to "love honesty and equity" (8:19).

However, this situation will change with Christ’s second coming, a time when “I will strengthen them in the LORD, and they shall walk up and down in His name” (verse 12).

A large scroll, perhaps inscribed with a curse, perhaps the Torah, flies through the air, symbolizing the curse which will fall upon a thief or one who swears falsely. Haggai had been preaching for two months, and the construction of the temple had already started, when Zechariah began his work. The Greek translation credits him with Psalms 137 and 138, and in collaboration with Haggai, with 145 through 148; the early Latin version with 112; the Vulgate with 112 and 146, done jointly with Haggai; and the Syriac version in the Polyglot Bible with 126, and 145 to 148. Following is a suggested outline of the book of Zechariah.

Bruce, in: BJRL, 43 (1960/61), 336–53; B. Uffenheimer, Ḥazonot Zekharyah (1961); D.R. Though the material is diverse there are several themes in common: military conflict, criticism of leadership, and Jerusalem's future prosperity (see Petersen). Prophets will deny their vocation by attributing to horsing around any wounds that might be taken as a sign of ecstatic behavior. BIBLIOGRAPHY: N. Tur-Sinai, The Language and the Book (1954), 390; E. Reiner, in: JAOS, 88 (1968), 186–90; M. Held, in: BASOR, 200 (1970), 32–40; P. Hanson, IDBSup, 982–83; R. Smith, Micah-Malachi (Word; 1984), 166–293; C. Meyers and E. Meyers, Haggai, Zechariah 1 – 8 (AB: 1987); idem, Zechariah 9 – 14 (AB; 1998); idem, ABD, 6:1061–65; D. Petersen, ibid, 1065–68; idem, Haggai and Zechariah 1 – 8 (1984); idem, Zechariah 9 – 14 and Malachi (1995); M. Saebø, DBI, 2:666–68; A. Kuhrt, The Ancient Near East c. 3000 – 330 B.C. There is no condemnation of these national fasts, but God gives an important lesson regarding the motive for fasting. Chapter 13: The phrase “in that day” in verse 1 shows a continuation of the story flow of events described in chapter 12. Indeed, in response to the question of whether the fasts commemorating the disasters of the earlier sixth century should continue to be observed (Zech. Zechariah raises the question of the fundamental purpose of divine worship (cf. Christ will defeat His enemies and begin the process of restoring true religion, starting with cleansing and purifying the people “for sin and for uncleanness” (verse 1). The two olive trees represent "the two sons of oil who stand by the Lord (adon) of the whole earth," i.e., Joshua and Zerubbabel, who will rule jointly and by their close association with Yahweh represent fertility and prosperity (Meyers and Meyers 1988, 276). A prophet will be stabbed by his parents for prophesying. The introduction to the book attributes the work to Zechariah son of Berechiah son of Iddo the prophet (Zech. The prophet is protrayed on the entrance wall as an old bearded man, with his bust shown in profile, in the act of reading a book. That will be a time when all families of the earth will go there to worship Christ as King, the Lord of Hosts (Zechariah 14:9, 16). This is a vital lesson we should learn and remember. Much of earlier scholarship concentrated on analyzing the text into sources without attempting to account for why the sources were combined. 17.Nehemiah | 18.Tobit | 19.Judith | 20.Esther with additions Sources: Encyclopaedia Judaica.

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. ENTRY TO THE MUSEUMS IS BY OBLIGATORY ONLINE BOOKING, +39 06 69884676 Psalm 119:105 states: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”. Consider the following description of conditions when Christ rules from Jerusalem: “The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, ‘Let us continue to go and pray before the LORD, and seek the LORD of hosts. Chapters 1:7 through 6:8: Second message—the eight “night visions” of Zechariah.