Zechariah: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Zechariah one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About ZechariahPermalink

Zechariah encourages the returned exiles through visions, calls to faithfulness, and promises of a coming king and renewed Jerusalem.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Prophecy

Chapters

14

Chapter index

Zechariah, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Night visionsPermalink

Zechariah 1–6 · God promises restoration and renewed priestly hope

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →
• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →
• Chapter 5 →
• Chapter 6 →

02

Faithful returnPermalink

Zechariah 7–8 · Fasting, justice, and Jerusalem’s future joy

• Chapter 7 →
• Chapter 8 →

03

Coming kingPermalink

Zechariah 9–14 · King, shepherd, cleansing, conflict, and worship

• Chapter 9 →
• Chapter 10 →
• Chapter 11 →
• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →
• Chapter 14 →

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