Bible Dictionary
Barachias, Berechiah
Barachias, or Berechiah, means “whom the Lord has blessed” and was the father of the prophet Zechariah.
Definition
Barachias, or Berechiah, means “whom the Lord has blessed.” He was the father of the prophet Zechariah.
Biblical Usage
Berechiah is named in connection with Zechariah in the prophetic and Gospel references supplied. His identification links the prophet Zechariah with his father’s name.
Historical Background
The name is given as a Hebrew personal name expressing blessing from Jehovah. No additional biography is supplied.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
4 (q.v.), whom Jehovah hath blessed, father of the prophet Zechariah (Zech. 1:1, 7; Matt. 23:35).