Old Testament
Book of Zechariah
Zechariah receives a series of night visions to encourage the people building the temple. The later chapters speak of a humble king riding a donkey and of God dwelling with his people.
At a glance
Zechariah key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 14
- Author
- Zechariah; some scholars think chapters 9 to 14 come from a later hand
- When it was written
- Around 520 to 480 BC
- Main theme
- Encouragement to rebuild and hope in a coming king
- Key verse
- Zechariah 4:6
Summary
What is Zechariah about?
Zechariah receives a series of night visions to encourage the people building the temple. The later chapters speak of a humble king riding a donkey and of God dwelling with his people.
Key verse
A key verse in Zechariah
“Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts.”
14 chapters
Zechariah chapters
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Questions
Zechariah: common questions
Who wrote the book of Zechariah?
Zechariah; some scholars think chapters 9 to 14 come from a later hand.
When was Zechariah written?
Around 520 to 480 BC.
What is the book of Zechariah about?
Zechariah receives a series of night visions to encourage the people building the temple. The later chapters speak of a humble king riding a donkey and of God dwelling with his people.
How many chapters are in Zechariah?
Zechariah has 14 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Zechariah?
Zechariah 4:6: “Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts.” (KJV).
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