The historical situation underlying the book of zechariah is identical with that which gave rise to the oracles of haggai. It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. The book of zechariah center point bible institute. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. It is probable but not certain that the author of the book of zechariah is being named in. Zechariah the prophet was probably born in babylon during the 70year babylonian captivity. Zechariah not only reveals a god who is able to protect his people, but a god who has given us all the information we. Zechariah excellent timelinechart on the rulers and prophets in the time of zechariah see page 42. Click download or read online button to get the broadman bible commentary book now. Zechariah was an existing prophet of the day with haggai and. Zechariah double spaced with wide margins see pages 40 of pdf zechariah. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author.
Book of zechariah, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. It is well researched and contains more background information than you will find in almost any other class book you can find. Zechariah 14 can be seen as an explanation of the final verse of chapter. Zechariah verse by verse teaching in the book of zechariah. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the. This work by mark boda provides insightful commentary on zechariah, with great sensitivity to its historical, literary, and theological dimensions. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of zechariah, and the following are five of the best. Jeromes commentary on matthew, migne, patrological latina, 26, p. It became part of jewish scripture, was revered and valued, and was a partiuclar favourite of a number of early christian writers. The book of zechariah was written when the people of israel were a small nation with no means of defense against powerful neighbors. The first part of his book consistsof eight visions chapters 6. Not much is known about zechariahs life other than what may be inferred from the book.
The visions resemble those in the books of daniel and ezekiel and revelation. The reformed expository commentary series continues to be a favorite of mine and this is another great volume. His last dated prophecy was delivered two years later, in 518 b. The lord who rules over all says, turn to me, says the lord who rules over all, and i will turn to you. Zechariah 1 is the first chapter of the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The new testament cites or alludes to zechariah at least 41 times bible knowledge commentary victor books, 1. Zechariah began prophesying during the months of octobernovember in the second year of the reign of emperor darius 520 b. This book was provided to me free of charge from eerdmans. Zechariah, the son of berechiah, the son of iddo the prophet zechariah was among the priests and levites that came with zerubbabel at the time of cyrus decree nehemiah 12. Pdf the prophetic book of zechariah is often neglected when studying the mission of god and his church. A detailed study of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament. Run, tell that young man, jerusalem will be a city without walls because of.
A chapterbychapter study of the old testament book of zechariah. Some writers have also depreciated the unity of the prophecy by pointing out that chs. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn and correct his people. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. In contrast to most of the minor prophets, both haggai and zecha. The book of zechariah consists of fourteen chapters. The book bearing the title of zechariah is, in its present form, an amalgam of oracles and prophecies stemming from zechariah himself as well as others. This 84page book is both a commentary and work book on daniel. The book of zechariah emerged from the immediate postexilic period, and is therefore a valuable source of information about a phase of jewish history which is deficient in extrabiblical documentation. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. But there appears to be little reason not to associate the two. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This 1 page bible class book contains numerous charts and three color maps.
The entire book has for its background, chapters 18, the persian era. Oct 17, 2015 the book of zechariah chapter 2 markrecords. Bodas twovolume set on zechariah showcases a series of studies tracing the impact of earlier hebrew bible traditions on various passages and sections of the book of zechariah, including 1. Exploring zechariah, volume 2 society of biblical literature. The difficulties of the book have spawned many opinions about the date and authorship of various portions as well as the interpretation of the individual pericopes.
An obscure verse in the book of zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Zechariah the international standard bible encyclopedia, revised. Zechariah gave us more of the story, and showed how god is interested in lives of his people, not only buildings. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out before them the future of israel. The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols.
The development of zechariah and its role within the twelve x this first volume focuses on the composition of zechariah. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn, and correct his people. The book also bears evidence that even prophecy could be corrupted. Few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah.
Zechariah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. Zechariah zechariah is the longest of the minor prophets. Dec 10, 2009 the historical situation underlying the book of zechariah is identical in time and place to the one which called forth the oracles of haggai. Hebrew scribes trained in egypt who felt free to update the texts they. The second part chs 914 differs from the first in both style and subject matter. Hence zechariah was prophet and priest at the same time as were jeremiah and ezekiel.
The books chief concern, however, is not with physical origins, but with the relationship god desires to have with. They definitely knew each other and prophesied to the same people at the same period of time. He was given a burning in his heart, by god, to move the jewish people from their comfortableness to hard work. Hag 12, though both prophets were clearly interested in spiritual renewal as well. Book of zechariah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The visions within the book can be divided into two sections.
His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. The lord who rules over all says, turn to me, says the. Nor should zechariah the prophet be confused with any of the 28 other men in the old testament who bore this name. Les feldick bible study lesson 2 part 1 book 39 as believers, always rejoice. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. The chief purpose of zechariah and haggai was to rebuke the people of judah and to encourage and motivate them to complete the rebuilding of the temple zec 4. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. Book of zechariah encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. There are many commentaries about the book of zechariah available at this moment but new international commentary on the old testament the book of zechariah, is a step above the herd. It may sound strange to us that zechariah preaches a message of conversion to people who had voluntarily returned from captivity and who had given freewill.
Conclusion literature few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. Knowing god through zechariah radio bible class booklet. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of zechariah in easyenglish. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions. You can find the best commentary on zechariah for you using the tools on the right side. This book has the characteristics of an apocalypse. Zechariah double spaced with wide margins see pages 40 of pdf. Study the bible online using commentary on zechariah and more.
Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Exploring zechariah, volume 1 society of biblical literature. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. Zechariah gives the rest of the story, and shows how god is interested in lives, not only buildings.
Zechariah assumed his position as one of the chiefs. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. As the first of the total 14 chapters in the book, this chapter is a part of a section socalled first zechariah consisting of zechariah 1 8. Pdf perspectives on mission in the book of zechariah. Bible class notes on zechariah the church of christ in. Pdf the book of zechariah download full pdf book download. This free bible class book has questions for each section pdf file size. The security of the jews and the destruction of their enemies. The occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background. Hubbard, a historic and landmark series, one which is synonymous with superior scholarship and excellence exegesis, this volume continues this legacy. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b. Zechariah, book of international standard bible encyclopedia.
Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. For the layperson this commentary proves to be highly readable and will definitely be a great tool to be used while studying zechariah. Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary of haggai. His grandfather iddo was one of the chiefs of the priests 12. The book of zechariah sermon by dennis davidson, zechariah 1. Zechariah has more messianic prophecy than all of the other minor prophets combined and he is second only to isaiah in the number of references to christ. Pdf the book of zechariah 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv. To request a free hard copy of this booklet, please write to. Yet their prophecies are just about as different as any two could be. Haggai found probably a good audience among the older generation. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read zechariah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. They are literally ages apart even though they were given to the same people at the same time.
Jerome called it the most obscure book of the hebrew bible, an opinion often cited and widely shared by subsequent readers. This is supported by zechariahs interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. In the first group of visions zechariah 16, the messiah stands forth as the branch zechariah 3. A small remnant of the jews who had been torn loose from judah had not taken root in babylon despite their 70 year captivity there dan. It must be reiterated that every biblical text has one and only one meaning. Bible commentary to zechariah by john schultz bible commentaries. Outline of the book of zechariah zechariah zechariah was a prophet of a priestly lineage who had returned to jerusalem with zerubbabel that the temple of jehovah may be built cf. And there is a bowl on top of the candlestick, with seven pipes to each of the seven lamps. General in this vision, zechariah saw a sevenbranched candlestick. The book of zechariah is the lengthiest of the socalled minor prophets and one of the most difficult books in the old testament. Study zechariah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897.
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