Zechariah
Purpose
Encourages the exiles through night visions and oracles, pointing to the coming Messianic king, the Spirit, and the LORD's universal reign.
Author
Traditionally Zechariah
Time Period
Written c. 520-470 BC; chs. 1-8 around 520-518 BC
Key Themes
- Visions
- Messianic king
- Repentance
- The Spirit
- The LORD's universal reign
Outline
Eight night visions and oracles (ch. 1-8); later oracles of the king, shepherds, and the final conflict (ch. 9-14).