In the Old Testament, the name Zakareya appears in the book of Zechariah, which is attributed to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berechiah. The book is a collection of prophetic oracles and apocalyptic visions that provide insight into the post-exilic period of Jewish history. The prophet Zechariah is believed to have lived during the 6th century BCE, a time of great turmoil and upheaval in ancient Judah.