Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Leader who contributed to Josiah's Passover
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was a Jewish leader during the reign of King Josiah of Judah who played a significant role in one of Israel's most important religious celebrations. According to 2 Chronicles 35:8, Zechariah, along with fellow leaders Hilkiah and Jehiel, contributed generously to Josiah's Passover festival by providing 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 cattle for the priests' sacrifices. His substantial donation was instrumental in making this Passover celebration one of the greatest in Israel's history. Zechariah's example demonstrates the importance of religious leadership and generous support for corporate worship and obedience to God's law.
Biography
Zechariah was one of the leaders of the people during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. When Josiah directed the celebration of a grand Passover feast, Zechariah, along with Hilkiah and Jehiel, the rulers of the house of God, gave 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 cattle to the priests for the Passover sacrifices. This generous contribution helped make Josiah's Passover one of the greatest in Israel's history.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 35:8
"His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |