Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Zechariah Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Zechariah: visions, the coming king on a donkey and restoration.
-
What language was the book of Zechariah originally written in?
Show answer
Answer: C. Hebrew
The book was composed in Hebrew, the language of the ancient Israelite scriptures, placing it squarely within the tradition of the Hebrew canon inherited by both Jewish and Christian communities.
Zechariah -
What is the overall purpose of Zechariah's prophecies for the Israelites?
Show answer
Answer: B. To motivate them to rebuild Jerusalem and restore God's blessings
Zechariah's prophecies aim to encourage the Israelites to rebuild Jerusalem and experience God's restorative blessings (Zechariah 1:16).
Zechariah 1:16 -
Which geographical location is frequently referenced in Zechariah as the center of God's activity?
Show answer
Answer: D. Jerusalem
Jerusalem is central in Zechariah, symbolizing God's city and the focus of His restoration and future plans (Zechariah 1:17).
Zechariah 1:17 -
Who is the prophet that receives visions and messages from God in the book of Zechariah?
Show answer
Answer: A. Zechariah
Zechariah is the prophet who received visions and messages from God, as detailed in the book of Zechariah (Zechariah 1:1).
Zechariah 1:1 -
Which key figure is portrayed as a high priest in Zechariah 3?
Show answer
Answer: C. Joshua
Joshua the high priest appears in Zechariah 3, where he is cleaned and restored as part of the vision illustrating spiritual renewal.
Zechariah 3:1 -
Which theme in Zechariah underscores God's desire for His people to live righteously?
Show answer
Answer: C. Justice and mercy
Zechariah repeatedly emphasizes justice, mercy, and faithfulness as essential for God's blessing (Zechariah 7:9-10).
Zechariah 7:9-10 -
What is the key theme highlighted in Zechariah 7-8?
Show answer
Answer: B. The importance of justice and mercy
Zechariah 7-8 emphasizes sincere worship, justice, mercy, and God's desire for His people to live righteously (Zechariah 7:9-10).
Zechariah 7:9-10 -
Which historical event is most closely associated with the context of Zechariah?
Show answer
Answer: C. The return from Babylonian exile and rebuilding Jerusalem
Zechariah was written during the post-exilic period, encouraging the rebuilding of the temple after the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity (Zechariah 1:1).
Zechariah 1:1 -
What is the primary purpose of Zechariah's visions in chapters 1-6?
Show answer
Answer: B. To encourage the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple
The visions in Zechariah 1-6 aim to motivate the Israelites to complete the temple reconstruction after the exile (Zechariah 4:9).
Zechariah 4:9 -
What is the primary purpose of Zechariah's visions in the book?
Show answer
Answer: A. To encourage the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple
Zechariah's visions aim to motivate the Israelites to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple after their return from exile (Zechariah 1:16-17).
Zechariah 1:16-17
-
What does Zechariah emphasize as necessary for spiritual renewal among God's people?
Show answer
Answer: C. Rebuilding the temple and repentance
Zechariah highlights the importance of rebuilding the temple and genuine repentance for spiritual renewal (Zechariah 1:16-17).
Zechariah 1:3-4; 1:16
Your score
Keep going in the Kingdom Bible Quiz app
There are 35 more Zechariah questions in the app, in five question formats. Play daily, unlock verse reveals, and quiz with family and friends.
Answer key
- C. Hebrew
- B. To motivate them to rebuild Jerusalem and restore God's blessings
- D. Jerusalem
- A. Zechariah
- C. Joshua
- C. Justice and mercy
- B. The importance of justice and mercy
- C. The return from Babylonian exile and rebuilding Jerusalem
- B. To encourage the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple
- A. To encourage the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple
- C. Rebuilding the temple and repentance
About the book of Zechariah
Zechariah is the 38th book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 14 chapters. Zechariah encouraged the rebuilding of the temple with a series of visions, and foretold a king coming to Jerusalem “lowly, and riding upon an ass.”
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.