Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Levite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was a Levite chosen by King Jehoshaphat of Judah to teach the Book of the Law throughout the cities of Judah (2 Chronicles 17:7). As part of the king's religious reforms to strengthen the spiritual life of the nation, Zechariah traveled alongside other Levites and priests to instruct the people in God's commandments and the ways of the Lord. His role as a teacher and spiritual guide exemplifies the crucial responsibility of the Levites in maintaining the religious education and faithfulness of Israel.
Biography
Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. As part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual life of the nation, he sent out Levites and priests to teach the Book of the Law to the people in the cities of Judah. Zechariah was among the Levites chosen for this important task, along with Ben-hail, Obadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah. They were accompanied by the priests Elishama and Jehoram. This educational mission aimed to instruct the people in the ways of the Lord and ensure that they understood and followed the commandments given in the Law. Zechariah's participation in this endeavor highlights the role of the Levites as teachers and spiritual guides for the nation.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:7
"In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |