Zachariah

(remembered by Jehovah). In better Hebrew, Zechariah. (1) Son of Jeroboam II., and his successor on the throne of Israel (2 Kings 14:29); B. C. 773-72. He reigned only six months (2 Kings 15:8-11). (2) Father of Abi, mother of Hezekiah king of Judah (2 Kings 18:2). Written Zechariah (2 Chron. 29:1).