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Zechariah
A priest to whom the angel Gabriel foretold the birth of his son John; struck dumb until the child was named.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Family & lineage
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
Luke 1:13
Life, role & deeds
ScholarlyA contemporary of Haggai, Zechariah is likewise dated to the reign of Darius I; the two prophets together spurred the rebuilding of the Temple that Ezra records was finished in 515 BC.
Dated to the reign of Darius I; cf. Zechariah 1:1; Ezra 6:14–15
Where in scripture
LukeBut the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Luke 1:13 — 'Your wife will bear a son'
His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
Luke 1:64 — His speech restored
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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