Question

Instead of fasting just to benefit themselves, on what did Zechariah tell the people to focus?


trying to persuade more Israelites to return from Babylon


practicing the required sacrifices and offerings down to the most precise details


changing their hearts so they could celebrate religious feasts


showing kindness and mercy to one another

Answer 1

Zechariah encouraged the people to focus on showing kindness and mercy to one another. This message highlighted the importance of genuine compassion and ethical behavior, rather than merely adhering to rituals or fasting for their own benefit.