Berechiah בֶּרֶכְיָה
Father of the prophet Zechariah
Who is Berechiah in the Bible?
Berechiah was the father of the prophet Zechariah, who ministered during the reign of Darius, king of Persia (Zechariah 1:1, 1:7). Zechariah, along with the prophet Haggai, encouraged the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem following their return from Babylonian exile. Berechiah is mentioned in the opening verses of Zechariah's book, which establishes both the prophet's lineage and the historical context of his ministry. Though little is directly recorded about Berechiah himself, his role as the father of such an influential prophet underscores the significance of spiritual heritage and family influence in shaping the leaders through whom God spoke to His people.
Biography
Berechiah was the father of the prophet Zechariah, who prophesied during the reign of Darius, king of Persia (Zec. 1:1,7). Zechariah, along with Haggai, encouraged the Jews to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian exile (Ezr. 5:1; 6:14). Berechiah is mentioned in the opening verses of the book of Zechariah, establishing the prophet's lineage and the time of his ministry. As the father of a prominent prophet, Berechiah likely played a significant role in his son's spiritual upbringing and education.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookZechariah 2 verses
- Zechariah 1:1
"In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:"
- Zechariah 1:7
"On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בֶּרֶכְיָה |