Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Levite sent by Ezra to find ministers
Biography
Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra the scribe. When Ezra was preparing to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon, he sent for Zechariah and other leaders to find ministers for the house of God. Zechariah is described as a man of understanding, indicating his wisdom and discernment. Ezra's trust in sending him on this important mission suggests that Zechariah was a respected figure among the Levites.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:16
"Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, for Elnathan, for Jarib, for Elnathan, for Nathan, for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib and for Elnathan, who were teachers."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ | H2148S |