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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/zechariah/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/zechariah/1.htm">New International Version</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah, the son of Iddo: <a href="/nlt/zechariah/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> In November of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the LORD gave this message to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo: <a href="/esv/zechariah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, saying, <a href="/bsb/zechariah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: <a href="/kjv/zechariah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/zechariah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, <a href="/nasb_/zechariah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, <a href="/nasb/zechariah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, <a href="/nasb77/zechariah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, <a href="/lsb/zechariah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying, <a href="/amp/zechariah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the eighth month of the second year [of the reign] of Darius [the king of Persia], the word of the LORD came to Zechariah (the LORD remembers) the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, <a href="/csb/zechariah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, son of Iddo: <a href="/hcsb/zechariah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, son of Iddo: &#8220 <a href="/asv/zechariah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of Jehovah unto Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, <a href="/cev/zechariah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah and the grandson of Iddo. In the eighth month of the second year that Darius was king of Persia, the LORD told me to say: <a href="/erv/zechariah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, <a href="/gwt/zechariah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the eighth month of Darius' second year as king, the LORD spoke his word to the prophet Zechariah, who was the son of Berechiah and the grandson of Iddo. He said, <a href="/gnt/zechariah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the eighth month of the second year that Darius was emperor of Persia, the LORD gave this message to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo. <a href="/isv/zechariah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the eighth month of the second year of the reign of Darius, this message from the LORD came to Berechiah's son Zechariah, the grandson of Iddo the prophet: <a href="/msb/zechariah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: <a href="/net/zechariah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> In the eighth month of Darius' second year, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berechiah son of Iddo, as follows: <a href="/nheb/zechariah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darayavush, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, <a href="/wbt/zechariah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD to Zechariah, the son of Barachiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, <a href="/web/zechariah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, Yahweh’s word came to the prophet Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/zechariah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, a word of YHWH has been to Zechariah, son of Berechiah, son of Iddo the prophet, saying, <a href="/ylt/zechariah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, hath a word of Jehovah been unto Zechariah, son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, the prophet, saying: <a href="/slt/zechariah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the eighth month, in the second year to Darius, was the word of Jehovah to Zechariah son of Barachiah, son of Iddo the prophet, saying,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/zechariah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of king Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zacharias the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying: <a href="/cpdv/zechariah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of king Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, the prophet, saying: <a href="/nabre/zechariah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> In the second year of Darius, in the eighth month, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berechiah, son of Iddo: <a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah son of Iddo, saying:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> IN the eighth month, on the first day of the month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, <a href="/hpbt/zechariah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In the eighth month in the first of the month, in year two of Darius, the word of LORD JEHOVAH was on Zechariah, son of Barachiah, son of Adu the Prophet, saying:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/zechariah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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: <a href="/sep/zechariah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> In the eighth month, in the second year of the reign of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zacharias, the son of Barachias, the son of Addo, the prophet, saying, <a href="/parallel/zechariah/1-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/zechariah/1.htm">A Call to Repentance</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/8066.htm" title="8066: haš·šə·mî·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Eighth (an ord. number). From shmoneh; eight.">In the eighth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ba·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·ta·yim (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">of the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/1867.htm" title="1867: lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Pers. kings. Of Persian origin; Darejavesh, a title of several Persian kings.">of Darius,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1296.htm" title="1296: be·reḵ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Berekyahuw; from berek and Yahh; knee of Jah; Berekjah, the name of six Israelites.">of Berechiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5714.htm" title="5714: ‘id·dōw (N-proper-ms) -- Timely, the name of several Isr. Or iiddowo; or tiddiy; from adah; timely; Iddo, the name of five Israelites.">of Iddo,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying:</a> 2“The LORD was very angry with your fathers.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a> In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1</a> Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a> So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16</a> of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; <a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">Zechariah 7:1</a> In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the ninth month, the month of Chislev. <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a> For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Daniel 9:2</a> in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a> In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” <a href="/haggai/2-1.htm">Haggai 2:1</a> On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet, saying: <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Haggai 2:10</a> On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet, saying, <a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">Haggai 2:20</a> For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying, <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a> And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. <a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Luke 11:51</a> from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12</a> After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a> the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD to Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,the eighth.<a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah 1:7</a> 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,<a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">Zechariah 7:1</a> 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;<a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Ezra 4:24</a> Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.Zechariah.<a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1</a> Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them.<a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35</a> That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.<a href="/luke/11-51.htm">Luke 11:51</a> From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.Iddo.<a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Nehemiah 12:4,16</a> Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Barachiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Berechiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Berechi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Berekiah</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-27.htm">Eighth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">Month</a> <a href="/haggai/2-10.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">Second</a> <a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">Word</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Barachiah</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Berechiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-20.htm">Berechi'ah</a> <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Berekiah</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Eighth</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Month</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Second</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 1</div>1. <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah exhorts to repentance.</a> 7. <a href="/zechariah/1-7.htm">The vision of the horses.</a> 12. <a href="/zechariah/1-12.htm">At the prayer of the angel comfortable promises are made to Jerusalem.</a> 18. <a href="/zechariah/1-18.htm">The vision of the four horns and the four carpenters.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/zechariah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/zechariah/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the eighth month of the second year of Darius This time reference places the prophecy in 520 BC, during the reign of Darius I of Persia. The eighth month corresponds to the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, which falls around October-November. This period is significant as it follows the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, a time of rebuilding and restoration. Darius's reign is marked by stability and support for the Jewish people, as seen in his decree allowing the reconstruction of the Jerusalem temple (<a href="/ezra/6.htm">Ezra 6:1-12</a>).the word of the LORD came This phrase indicates divine revelation, a common expression in prophetic literature, signifying that the message is not of human origin but from God. It underscores the authority and authenticity of the prophecy. The "word of the LORD" is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing God's communication with His people (<a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a>).to the prophet Zechariah Zechariah is identified as a prophet, a spokesperson for God. His role is to convey God's messages to the people of Israel. Zechariah's prophecies are characterized by visions and symbolic imagery, focusing on themes of repentance, restoration, and the coming Messiah. His ministry overlaps with that of Haggai, another prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple.son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo This genealogical detail establishes Zechariah's priestly lineage, as Iddo is mentioned among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel (<a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Nehemiah 12:4, 16</a>). The priestly background of Zechariah may have influenced his emphasis on temple worship and purity. The name "Zechariah" means "Yahweh remembers," which is fitting for a prophet who speaks of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.saying: This introduces the content of the divine message that follows. The use of "saying" indicates that what comes next is a direct quotation from God, highlighting the importance and urgency of the message. The subsequent verses call the people to repentance and promise future blessings, setting the tone for the rest of Zechariah's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A prophet of the LORD, whose name means "Yahweh remembers." He is the son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo. Zechariah's prophetic ministry is crucial during the post-exilic period as the Israelites return from Babylonian captivity. 2. <a href="/topical/b/berechiah.htm">Berechiah</a> The father of Zechariah. His name means "Yahweh blesses," indicating a heritage of faith and divine favor. 3. <a href="/topical/i/iddo.htm">Iddo</a> The grandfather of Zechariah, possibly a priest, which suggests a lineage of spiritual leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/d/darius.htm">Darius</a> Refers to Darius I, the Persian king who reigned from 522-486 BC. His reign is significant for the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_eighth_month.htm">The Eighth Month</a> This is the month of Cheshvan in the Hebrew calendar, which corresponds to October-November. It marks the timing of Zechariah's prophetic message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_sovereignty.htm">God's Timing and Sovereignty</a> The specific mention of the "eighth month of the second year of Darius" underscores God's precise timing in His plans. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over history and orchestrates events according to His divine purpose. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_of_faith.htm">Heritage of Faith</a> Zechariah's lineage, being the son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, highlights the importance of a spiritual heritage. Christians are encouraged to value and pass on their faith to future generations. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_calling.htm">Prophetic Calling</a> Zechariah's role as a prophet reminds believers of the importance of being attentive to God's word and being willing to deliver His messages, even in challenging times. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a> The context of Zechariah's prophecy during the rebuilding of the temple serves as a reminder of God's commitment to restore and renew His people. This offers hope for personal and communal restoration in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 1</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_zechariah_1_1's_date.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence supports the claim in Zechariah 1:1 that this prophecy came “in the second year of Darius”? </a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_zechariah's_prophecies.htm">What are the key themes in Zechariah's prophecies?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_zechariah.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Zechariah?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_zech._8_22-23_fit_todayand#8217;s_divisions.htm">Zechariah 8:22–23: How do we reconcile the prophecy that many nations will seek God in Jerusalem with the reality of religious division today?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - § 1. Title of the book, and author. The eighth month. This was called Bul before the Captivity (<a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>), and afterwards Marchesvan (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 1:3 3); it answered to parts of October and November, and was a time of rain. Haggai had first prophesied two months earlier. The second year of Darius. Being now under foreign rule, the prophet uses the regnal years of the king to whom his people were subject (see note on Haggai 1:1). Son of Berechiah (see Introduction, § II.). The prophet. This appellation belongs to "Zechariah," as the LXX. and Vulgate take it. A comma should be inserted after "Iddo" here and in ver. 7. Saying. The visions virtually spoke to him, communicated to him the Lord's will; but first he has to deliver the following warning. <a href="/commentaries/zechariah/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In the eighth הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י (haš·šə·mî·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8066.htm">Strong's 8066: </a> Eighth (an ordinal number) month בַּחֹ֙דֶשׁ֙ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month of the second שְׁתַּ֖יִם (šə·ta·yim) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) year בִּשְׁנַ֥ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of [the reign] of Darius, לְדָרְיָ֑וֶשׁ (lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1867.htm">Strong's 1867: </a> Darius -- the name of several person kings the word דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the prophet הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet Zechariah זְכַרְיָה֙ (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Berechiah, בֶּ֣רֶכְיָ֔ה (be·reḵ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1296.htm">Strong's 1296: </a> Berechiah -- 'Yah blesses', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Iddo, עִדּ֥וֹ (‘id·dōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5714.htm">Strong's 5714: </a> Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites saying: לֵאמֹֽר׃ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month in the second (Zech. 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