What is Zechariah 9 talking about?
This chapter is a part of a section (so-called “Second Zechariah”) consisting of Zechariah 9–14. It concerns about the advance of an enemy (cf. oracles in Amos and Ezekiel), but God defends Jerusalem and his king will triumphantly enter the city to bring peace among all nations.
What is Chapter 19 in Quran?
Maryam (Arabic: مريم, Maryam; Arabic synonym of “Mary”) is the 19th chapter (sūrah) of the Qur’an with 98 verses (āyāt). The 114 chapters in the Quran are roughly ordered by size. The Quranic chapter is named after Mary, mother of Jesus (Isa), and the Virgin Mary in Christian belief.
What is the meaning of Zechariah 14?
The Day of the Lord (14:1–15) This section describes the cosmic picture of God gathering the nations to lay siege to Jerusalem and when half of the population has been exiles, God comes to deliver the city (2–3), defeating those opposing Jerusalem (verses 12–15).
What is Surah Maryam read for?
Surah Maryam is the nineteenth Surah of the Quran. The Surah was revealed by Allah to prove her dignity and nobleness among those who were cruel to her. The Surah also discusses life after death, rewards of being kind to humanity, and explains the lifestyles of some important Prophets.
When was Zechariah written?
Zechariah is specific about dating his writing (520–518 BC). During the exile, many Judahites and Benjamites were taken to Babylon, where the prophets told them to make their homes, suggesting they would spend a long period of time there.
Which prophet is John?
Yahya is mentioned five times in the Quran. He is the only Islamic prophet whose name was chosen for him exclusively by God. Yahya is also honored highly in Sufism as well as Islamic mysticism, primarily because of the Quran’s description of John’s chastity and kindness….John the Baptist in Islam.
| Prophet Yaḥyā | |
|---|---|
| Relatives | Isa (cousin) |
What Quran says about Maryam?
According to the Quran, Mary was chosen twice by the Lord: O Mary! Verily Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds (Quran 3:42); and the first choosing was her selection with glad tidings given to Imran.