Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was one of several sons of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2. Though he came from a royal family and received significant gifts including silver, gold, and fortified cities from his father, Zechariah did not inherit the kingdom because his older brother Jehoram was firstborn and received the throne instead. His life illustrates the practice of primogeniture in ancient Judah, where the firstborn son received the primary inheritance despite the wealth and honor granted to other sons.
Biography
Zechariah was one of the sons of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. His brothers were Azariah, Jehiel, Michael, and Shephatiah. Jehoshaphat gave his sons many gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, along with fortified cities in Judah. However, he gave the kingdom to Jehoram, Zechariah's eldest brother, because he was the firstborn.
Family
Siblings
- Jehoram Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah.View full profile →
- Azariah Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Jehiel MaleA singerLevitical musician during the reign of King DavidView full profile →
- Azariahu Tribe of JudahSon of JehoshaphatSon of King Jehoshaphat of JudahView full profile →
- Michael MaleDavid's warriorA Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 21:2
"Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |