Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Levite who helped repair the temple under Josiah
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Josiah of Judah and played a role in the restoration of the temple (2 Chronicles 34:12). When Josiah commanded that the temple be repaired and renovated, Zechariah was appointed alongside other Levites to oversee the workers carrying out this important task. He is noted for performing this work faithfully, demonstrating the commitment of the Levitical class to maintaining God's house. Though Zechariah appears only in this single biblical reference, his participation in the temple restoration exemplifies the religious reforms and spiritual renewal that characterized Josiah's reign.
Biography
Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. When Josiah ordered the repair and restoration of the temple, Zechariah was among the Levites appointed to oversee the workmen. He, along with other Levites, acted faithfully in this task. This Zechariah is only mentioned in this single passage, and no other details are provided about him.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 34:12
"And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |