Zechariah was a Jewish prophet living during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. Traditionally identified as the author of the Book of Zechariah, he is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. His prophetic work likely commenced around 520 BCE during the reign of Darius the Great. He is primarily recognized for his focus on the reconstruction of the Second Temple and his efforts to encourage moral renewal among the people following the Babylonian exile.