Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Israelite who married a foreign woman
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was an Israelite who lived during the time of Ezra the scribe, following the return from Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Ezra 10:26 as one of several men who had married foreign women, a practice forbidden by God's law. When Ezra led the community in repentance and required separation from these foreign wives, Zechariah complied, demonstrating his commitment to obedience and the spiritual restoration of Israel. His willingness to put away his foreign wife, though personally costly, represented the community's broader effort to purify themselves and recommit to God's covenant after their return from captivity.
Biography
Zechariah was an Israelite who lived during the time of Ezra the scribe, after the return from the Babylonian exile. He was among the men who had married foreign women, which was contrary to God's law. When Ezra called the people to repentance and required them to separate from their foreign wives, Zechariah was one of those listed as having done so. This act demonstrated his willingness to obey God's commands and purify the community.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:26
"From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |