Zechariah 1:1

“In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,”

"In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying," - Zechariah 1:1
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What does Zechariah 1:1 mean?

The book of Zechariah is one of the lesser-known books of the Bible, yet it is filled with profound symbolism, prophecy, and spiritual truths. The first verse of the first chapter sets the stage for the entire book, providing valuable context and insight into the prophetic…

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Hearing the Divine Call: A Study of Zechariah 1:1

At the beginning of the Book of Zechariah, we encounter a profound moment that sets the stage for a series of powerful revelations and encouragement for the people of Israel. The verse Zechariah 1:1 states: "In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the…

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A Prayer for Receptivity to God's Word: Inspired by Zechariah 1:1

O Lord God Almighty, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You today with hearts open and yearning for Your truth. As we reflect on the profound message You sent to Zechariah in the eighth month of the second year of Darius, we recognize the weight of Your word…

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Zechariah 1:1 - "In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,"
Zechariah 7:1 - "And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of the LORD came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu;"
1 Chronicles 9:37 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth."
Zechariah 1:20 - "And the LORD shewed me four carpenters."
1 Chronicles 24:25 - "The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah."
Zechariah 1:2 - "The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers."
Zechariah 8:1 - "Again the word of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying,"
Zechariah 1:5 - "Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?"
1 Chronicles 9:21 - "And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."
Zechariah 1:7 - "¶ Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,"
Zechariah 1:18 - "¶ Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns."
Zechariah 1:13 - "And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words."
Zechariah 14:1 - "Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee."
Zechariah 11:1 - "Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars."
Zechariah 5:1 - "Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll."
Zechariah 13:1 - "In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness."
1 Chronicles 15:20 - "And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;"
Zechariah 4:1 - "And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep,"
1 Chronicles 5:7 - "And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,"
1 Chronicles 27:21 - "Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:"
"And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth." - 1 Chronicles 9:37
"And the LORD shewed me four carpenters." - Zechariah 1:20
1 Chronicles 26:2 - "And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,"
1 Chronicles 26:11 - "Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen."
Zechariah 2:1 - "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand."
Luke 1:11-12
Zechariah 1:15 - "And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction."
Zechariah 4:6 (ESV) Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.