Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zechariah, a Levite who prophesied during Jehoshaphat's reign.
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Zechariah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He was the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah. During a time of crisis, when a great multitude came against Judah, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Zechariah in the midst of the assembly. He prophesied, encouraging the people not to fear, for the battle belonged to God. This Zechariah is only mentioned in this single passage.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2148
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaphʼs descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.
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