1
Zekharyahu son of Iddo was remembered as returning from the land of the Kasdim in old age. While still there, he spoke repeatedly to the people and was remembered for signs confirming his authority.
2
The memorial says he foretold a son to Yehotzadaq who would serve in Yerushalayim and greeted She’alti’el concerning the birth and naming of Zerubbavel. In the days of Koresh he is also said to have given the king a sign of victory and to have spoken favorably of the service that Koresh would perform for Yerushalayim.
3
His later words concerned the end of nations, Yisra’el, the House, failures among prophets and kohanim, and a double judgment. He died at great age and was buried beside Chaggai.