Zechariah זְכַרְיָהוּ

Male H2148U 1 book

Levite who assisted Ezra in reading the Law

Biography

Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, after the return from the Babylonian exile. When Ezra read the Book of the Law to the assembled people, Zechariah was one of the Levites who stood beside him on the platform. This public reading of the Law was a significant event in the spiritual reformation of the Jewish community. Zechariah's presence on the platform with Ezra indicates his status as a respected Levite and his involvement in the religious life of the community.

In Scripture

1 biblical book ; 1 with study content
Nehemiah 1 verse Study available
  • Nehemiah 8:4

    "Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew זְכַרְיָהוּ H2148U