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Prophet

Zechariah

538 BC – 478 BC

Post-exilic prophet and contemporary of Haggai who encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple. His visions and messianic prophecies include the triumphal entry and the pierced one.

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538 BC – 478 BC
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Persian Empire
538 BC478 BC
Persian Empire
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Prophecy & Fulfillment

I will send my messenger to prepare the way (Malachi 3:1) — fulfilled in John the Baptist (Mark 1:2-4).

David enters Jerusalem with the ark amid shouts of praise — Jesus enters Jerusalem as the crowds cry Hosanna to the Son of David (Matthew 21:9).

Elijah turns the hearts of the people back to God (1 Kings 18) — John comes in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17).

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Post-exilic prophet and contemporary of Haggai who encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple.

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