Zechariah (sources)

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Survey of ancient sources on Zechariah.

Overview

Early Christian sources

Gospel of Matthew

Matt.23.35 so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of innocent Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.

Gospel of Luke

Luke.11.51 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.