Zachariah, also spelled Zechariah, is a significant figure in the Bible, known for his role as a prophet during the post-exilic period of Israel's history. His prophetic ministry is documented in the Book of Zechariah, which is part of the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. The title “Sickle-Seer” given Zachariah comes from a vision in which he saw a sickle flying in the air, destroying thieves and perjurors (Zach 5:1-3).
The holy Prophet Zachariah died around 520 B.C. Zachariah, often spelled Zechariah, is recognized as a significant prophet in the Bible, contributing profoundly to the understanding of God’s message to His people. His name means “The Lord remembers,” highlighting the themes of memory and redemption present in his prophecies. Zachariah (remembered by Jehovah), or properly Zechariah.
zachariah riley, Son of Jeroboam II., fourteenth king of Israel, and the last of the house of Jehu. There is a difficulty about the date of his reign. Most chronologers assume an interregnum of eleven years between Jeroboam's death and Zachariah's accession. The latter event took place B.C. 772-1.
