Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ
Descendant of Perez who lived in Jerusalem
Biography
Zechariah was a descendant of Perez, the son of Judah, who lived in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian exile. He was the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel. Zechariah is mentioned in the list of the people who resettled in Jerusalem, which was a smaller population compared to the wider region of Judah. His presence in Jerusalem suggests his commitment to restoring the city and its spiritual life.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:4
"Some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. Of the children of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זְכַרְיָהוּ | H2148V |