Old Testament · Major figure
Berechiah
A name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably the father of the prophet Zechariah.
The name Berechiah appears in several genealogies and historical accounts throughout the Old Testament. It is most prominently identified as the father of the prophet Zechariah, who ministered during the post-exilic period. Other individuals bearing this name include a descendant of the royal line of David and various Levites involved in the restoration of Jerusalem.
In the text
- Verses
- 10
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
- Last appears
- Zechariah 1:7
Where Berechiah appears
10 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Iddo12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Jedaiah13 versesA name shared by several priests and leaders throughout the post-exilic period of Israelite history.
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