Zechariah

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Zechariah in the Bible

Priest · Father of John the Baptist

A priest, husband of Elizabeth, and father of John the Baptist. Primary biblical coverage: Luke 1.

AT A GLANCE

Zechariah at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceLuke 1:5
Last AppearanceLuke 1:79
Known ForA priest, husband of Elizabeth, and father of John the Baptist.
NAME GUIDE

Other People Named Zechariah in the Bible

The Bible refers to more than one person named Zechariah. These profiles distinguish them by their relationships and role in the biblical story.

ZechariahPostexilic prophetExplore profile →
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