Zechariah 7:1

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

በንጉሡም በዳርዮስ በአራተኛው ዓመት ካሴሉ በሚባል በዘጠነኛው ወር በአራተኛው ቀን የእግዚአብሔር ቃል ወደ ዘካርያስ መጣ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us when Zechariah received a message from God. It happened in the fourth year of King Darius, on the fourth day of the ninth month called Chisleu. The message is from God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who sends you a special letter every now and then to give you advice. Zechariah got one of these letters from his best friend, God, during a specific time when King Darius was in charge.

Historical Background

Zechariah, a prophet, wrote this in the fourth year of King Darius's reign around 520 BC. The audience would have been Israelites returning from exile, and the setting involved rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

Today, when you receive advice or guidance, think about how you can apply it practically, just like Zechariah did with his message from God. For example, if your friend advises you to study more for an exam, take that advice seriously and act on it.

Topics

• Prophets
• God's Guidance
• Historical Context
• Rebuilding
• Kingdom Leadership
• Divine Communication

Related Verses

• Ezra 6:14
• Haggai 1:1
• Nehemiah 2:1-8
• Acts 7:50
• Galatians 3:29

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zechariah in this verse?

Zechariah was a prophet who received messages from God to guide and encourage the Israelites during difficult times.

Why is King Darius mentioned here?

King Darius's reign provided a historical context for when these prophetic words were given, helping us understand the timing of Zechariah's message.

What does Chisleu mean in this verse?

Chisleu was the ninth month of the ancient Hebrew calendar, roughly corresponding to November-December. It marks the time when Zechariah received his message from God.

How can I apply this verse to my life today?

Consider how you receive and act on advice or divine guidance in your life, just as Zechariah responded to God’s messages during a crucial rebuilding period.