The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. This prophecy was the eleventh in a collection of a dozen short books known as the twelve minor prophets, coming at the end of the second division of the heb. Return to me, declares the lord almighty, and i will return. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. The book of zechariah is the most recent volume of the new international commentary on the old testament, edited by robert l.
Zechariah chapter 12 kjv king james version and in that day will i make jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of zechariah, and the following are five of the best. There were a couple of prominent men in the bible named zechariah alternate spelling zacharias or zachariah. The book of zechariah niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire.
Audiobible niv 38 zechariah dramatized new international version high. Zechariah is among the most precisely dated books in the bible. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve. Because he was a visionary, a lot of his words are very obscure. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. The prophet zechariah brought his messages to the returned exiles of judah beginning in the second year of king darius of persia 520 bc. Zechariah intro, new international version niv the. Zechariah, as part of his priestly duties in the temple, was chosen to enter the. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, zechariah. This means to be sorry for the wrong things that they did. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. The occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background. This unique, awardwinning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our presentday context.
The book of zechariah niv audio bible non dramatized. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. The most popular bible verses from zechariah found 211 verses zechariah 9. On that day there will be one lord, and his name the only name. Bible niv zechariah 1 zechariah 1 new international version. Watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In his book he speaks mostly of judah but there is much that is also pertinent to discovering the identity of the lost ten tribes ltts for short. After the start of the book in verse 1, zechariah began his book with a short speech in verses 26. Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, says the lord almighty. Zechariah 1 niv a call to return to the lord in the. Also, it tells the people to promise to try not to do these wrong things in the future. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. A probable explanation is that zechariahs actual father berechiah had died and the prophet was raised by his grandfather iddo.
The book of zechariah from the holy bible new international version niv book 38 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio. Zechariah these are all of the chapters of the book of zechariah. These are all of the chapters of the book of zechariah. Nonetheless, it is the book of zechariah among the minor prophets that is most often quoted in the new testament, so it was well known. Zechariah, on the other hand, experienced god through visions. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. 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. Zechariah 3 clean garments for the high priest bible. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible. 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. The book of zechariah niv audio holy bible high quality.
Book of haggai is the second shortest in the old testement while zechariah is one of the longest of the minor prophets. It is more obvious however to think of the prophet zechariah for primarily the problem with his fathers name disappears and secondly zechariah the prophet lived at the end of the old testaments period. From a literary standpoint, zechariah is divided into two parts that have sparked debate for centuries. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. Nov 10, 2015 the book of zechariah from the holy bible new international version niv book 38 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful to. Zechariah 8 again the word of the lord of hosts came, saying. Zechariah 2 niv a man with a measuring line then i bible. Key personalities are zechariah, zerubbabel and joshua.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of zechariah in the bible new international version. In the eighth month of the second year of darius, the word of the lord came to the prophet zechariah son of berekiah, the son of iddo. He says abide in me and i in you,thus we are that latter temple made without hands,as our bodies are the temple of. I will say, they are my people, and they will say, the lord is our god.
Zechariah 4 new international version niv the gold lampstand and the two olive trees. Audiobible niv 38 zechariah dramatized new international version. Zechariah 1 niv bible in the eighth month of the second. The first contains two sequences of prophecies, primarily in the form of symbolic vision reports. Zechariah 3 new international version niv clean garments for the high priest. 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. In haggai, zechariah nivac mark boda shows us that the books tell of a golden period in old testament history, but that these prophets also speak powerfully to the church today. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre.
I personally prefer books i can hold and turn the page, but it is extremely convenient to be able to have this book, and others like it, on my kindle app. The most popular bible verses from the bible book zechariah. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. The zechariah son of barachiah of whom jesus spoke matt 23. Zechariah 3 clean garments for the high priest bible gateway.
Zechariah 1 new international version niv a call to return to the lord. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. Return to me, declares the lord almighty, and i will return to you, says the lord almighty. Zechariah on that day a fountain will be opened to the house of david and the inhabitants of jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9.
Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. Zechariah 1 niv a call to return to the lord in the bible gateway. Zechariah 8 again the word of the lord of hosts came, saying, copy options. So he said to me, this is the word of the lord to zerubbabel. Zechariah intro, new international version niv the bible app. Zechariah is the eleventh of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Many of these were interpreted for his benefit by an accompanying angel. Chapters 914 differ in style from the first eight chapters, but scholars have reconciled those variations and conclude zechariah is the author of the entire book. The book of zechariah kjv audio bible full by alexander. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9. Thus says the lord of hosts, return to meoracle of the lord of hostsand i will return to you, says the lord of hosts. Hubbard, a historic and landmark series, one which is synonymous with superior scholarship and excellence exegesis, this volume continues this legacy. Most likely zechariah wrote the entire book that bears his name.
Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. And i will pour out upon the house of david and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem the spirit of grace or unmerited favor and supplication. The book of zechariah predicted both the first and second comings of. Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary of haggai. The book of zechariah new international commentary on the. And they shall look earnestly upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him as one who is in bitterness for his firstborn. The book of luke records that zechariah and his wife, elizabeth, were righteous, godhonoring people who had no children and were well past childbearing years luke 1. The book of zechariah from the holy bible new international version niv book 38 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all.
Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Zechariah remembered of jehovah was the second postexile prophet and a contemporary. The righteousness of judah zechariah was apparently a priest cohan but he does not concentrate on the temple service. I answered, i see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. Zechariah 4 niv the gold lampstand and the two olive. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary book 9 kindle edition by boda, mark j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, authors, date of. They call us to a community of faith, to the priority of gods house. The book of zechariah zechariahs prophecies were concerned more with the coming of the messiah to build a spiritual temple than with the building of zerubbabels temple, which was only a type of the future spiritual temple.
A call to return to the lord in the eighth month of the second year of darius, the word of the lord came to the prophet zechariah son of berekiah, the son of iddo. I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. Haggai, zechariah the niv application commentary boda, mark j. Zechariah chapter 4 kjv king james version this zerrubbable built the 2 nd temple he is used as symbolic language for christ who will build the latter temple without hands in 3 days, destroy this temple and in 3 days i will build a temple without hands, th plumbline is the h.
It explains not only what the bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today. Niv application commentary nivac ebook 9780310571575 by mark j. The books of haggai and zechariah are rarely recognized for the formative role they play in israels history and the nt understanding of christ. 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 in the eighth month of the second year of darius, the word of the lord came to the prophet zechariah son of berekiah, the son of iddo.
One was an old testament prophet who prophesied in the days of haggai and who wrote the book of zechariah ezra 5. Mar 18, 2015 the book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. The bible book of zechariah with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Zechariah bible book with full chapters new international. Hence zechariah was prophet and priest at the same time as were jeremiah and ezekiel. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b.