People/Places
Who was the high priest during Zechariah’s ministry?
Joshua
What phrase does Zechariah repeat to encourage the people’s return to God?
“Return to me, and I will return to you.”
Zechariah 9:9 prophesies about a king coming “righteous and having salvation.” What New Testament event fulfills this?
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey
What did Zechariah see in his first vision?
A man on a red horse among myrtle trees
Who was Zechariah’s grandfather?
Iddo
Who was the governor of Judah who worked with Zechariah?
Zerubbabel
What does Zechariah say is “not by might nor by power”?
But by God’s Spirit (Zechariah 4:6)
Zechariah 11:12–13 mentions thirty pieces of silver. What does this foreshadow?
Judas betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
What were the four horns and four craftsmen symbolic of?
Nations that scattered Israel and the powers that would destroy them
Which other prophet was Zechariah a contemporary of?
Haggai
Which city was Zechariah primarily addressing?
Jerusalem
What did God promise would happen to Jerusalem in the future?
It would be restored and dwell in safety
In Zechariah 12:10, the people “will look on me whom they have pierced.” Who is this referring to?
Jesus Christ
In the vision of the flying scroll, what did the scroll represent?
The curse that goes out over the land against thieves and liars
During whose reign did Zechariah prophesy?
Darius (King of Persia)
What tribe were Zechariah and the priests from?
The tribe of Levi
What is one moral lesson from Zechariah about leadership?
True leaders depend on God’s Spirit and lead with humility
Zechariah 13:7 says, “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.” Who quoted this in the New Testament?
Jesus, referring to His disciples after His arrest
What was special about the golden lampstand and the two olive trees?
They represented God’s Spirit and the two anointed ones (Joshua and Zerubbabel)
Around what year did Zechariah begin his ministry?
520 BC
What Persian king allowed the Jews to return and rebuild the temple?
Cyrus
What major theme connects Zechariah’s prophecies to Revelation?
God’s final victory and the establishment of His Kingdom
What future event is described in Zechariah 14 where the Lord will stand on the Mount of Olives?
The Second Coming of Christ
What did Zechariah see in his final (eighth) vision?
Four chariots symbolizing God’s judgment going out to the earth
What was Zechariah’s main purpose in writing his book?
To encourage the people to rebuild the Temple and renew their faith in God