An Old Testament prophet who prophesied around 520 B.C. He lived at the same time as the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5: 1; 6: 14).

The book of Zechariah: The book is noted for its prophecies of Christ’s mortal ministry and his second coming (Zech. 9: 9; 11: 12-13; 12: 10; 13: 6). Chapters 1-8 contain a series of visions of the future of God’s people. Chapters 9-14 contain visions about the Messiah, the last days, the gathering of Israel, the final great war, and the Second Coming.