The prophet Zechariah prophesied around 518 B.C. to the Israelites after their return from captivity. Zechariah gave numerous prophecies dealing with Jesus and the church.
Zechariah in Chapter 6 put crowns of gold and silver on the high priest Joshua. The high priest was never a king. Likewise the king was never a priest. Yet, God had Zechariah put these crowns on Joshua. Then, Zechariah began a prophecy with the words, “Behold the man.” God wanted them to know that He was talking about a man, but a very special man. This man was to be both king and priest. It is of special interest to read how Pilate referred to Christ in John 19:5. That was after Pilate had had Jesus scourged. The Roman soldiers put a crown of thorns on Jesus’ head. They put a purple robe on him. Then, Pilate brought Him out to the Jews and said he had found no fault in Him. As Jesus stepped out to where the Jews could see him, Pilate said, “Behold the man.”
Later, when Jesus was crucified, Pilate had a sign put over His head that He was King of the Jews. Pilate did not do these things so that he knowingly could fulfill prophecy. God had Zechariah prophecy it five centuries earlier because He knew what would happen.
Jesus is indeed our King and our High Priest. What a wonderful God we have. Study your Bible. Learn what you need to do to obey Jesus, and if any of this is hard to understand, ask an adult to help you.
