Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Descendant of Bebai who returned with Ezra
Who is Zechariah in the Bible?
Zechariah was a descendant of Bebai who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile under the leadership of Ezra the scribe, as recorded in Ezra 8:11. He was one of approximately 28 males from the family of Bebai who made the journey back to the promised land during the post-exilic period. While Scripture provides no additional biographical details about this particular Zechariah, his inclusion in the record of returnees demonstrates the faithful restoration of God's people to Jerusalem following their captivity.
Biography
Zechariah was a descendant of Bebai who lived during the time of Ezra the scribe. He was among the group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon under Ezra's leadership. In the list of those who returned, Zechariah is mentioned under the descendants of Bebai. The text records that 28 males of the descendants of Bebai returned with Ezra, but no other specific information is given about this particular Zechariah.
Family
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:11
"from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ |