As was the case with Haggai, the primary concern of Zechariah was the establishing of spiritual priorities in the life of the returned community. The reader of the book of Revelation may also find here the antecedent of certain pictures employed by that writer. He gives emphasis to visions as a means of divine communication. It is true that visions appear in the Book of Amos, but not in proportion to those in Zechariah. Angelic mediation occupies an important place in his message.
Angels are especially conspicuous in the first six chapters of the book.
Apocalyptic symbolism entering into the visions is another outstanding characteristic of this prophet's writings.