Bible Dictionary
Jeberechiah
Jeberechiah was the father of Zechariah, who served as a witness when Isaiah gave a prophetic sign concerning Syria and Ephraim during the reign of Ahaz.
Definition
Jeberechiah, meaning “Jehovah blesses,” was the father of Zechariah in the reign of Ahaz.
Biblical Usage
His son Zechariah served as a witness when Isaiah gave a prophetic sign concerning Syria and Ephraim.
Historical Background
The setting is approximately 734 B.C., during the reign of Ahaz.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah blesses), father of a certain Zechariah, in the reign of Ahaz, mentioned (Isaiah 8:2) (B.C. about 739.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-ber-e-ki'-a (yebherekhyahu, "Yah blesses"): The father of the Zechariah whom Isaiah (8:2) took as a witness of his prophecy against Syria and Ephraim (circa 734 BC).</p>