Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah, son of Obadiah, was the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:21. The half-tribe of Manasseh, along with Reuben and Gad, occupied the territory east of the Jordan River known as Gilead, and Zechariah held administrative and military responsibilities over this region and its people. Though his father Obadiah is not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture, Zechariah's prominent leadership position indicates he came from an influential family within the tribe. His mention in the biblical record demonstrates how David's kingdom was organized with appointed leaders over each of the twelve tribes, illustrating the structured governance and tribal administration of Israel during this period.
Biography
Zechariah, the son of Obadiah, is mentioned as the leader of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead during the reign of King David. The half-tribe of Manasseh, along with Reuben and Gad, settled in the region east of the Jordan River, known as Gilead. Zechariah's role as a leader suggests he had administrative and military responsibilities over the territory and people of Manasseh in Gilead. His father, Obadiah, is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, but Zechariah's leadership position indicates he came from a family of influence within the tribe. The mention of Zechariah in this context highlights the organization and structure of the tribes during David's reign.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:21
"over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |