Bible Person

Zechariah

Meaning: same as Zachariah · Male · 1 cross reference

This Zechariah entry refers to a priestly resident in Nehemiah 11:12, not to the prophet, ruler, or other namesakes elsewhere. He belongs to the repopulating priestly community of restored Jerusalem. First appears in Neh 11:12.1

AI summary: This Zechariah matters because his single cross reference helps root Jerusalem's renewed worship life in named priestly households. The entry shows that restoration was not only architectural or political, but also liturgical and local. Taken together, the material presents this Zechariah as a priestly resident in restored Jerusalem.1

Central Figure

Zechariah

Meaning: same as Zachariah

Neh.