Zechariah is commanded to take the gold and silver and make a crown and set it on the head of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest\u2014establishing that the coronation action involves Joshua, the high priest whose previous vision (chapter 3) portrayed his restoration to legitimate priestly function. The crown represents kingship or exalted status; its placement on Joshua's head suggests that Joshua is being elevated beyond ordinary priestly function to a status that incorporates royal authority. The precise specification of Joshua as son of Jehozadak roots this action in genealogical and historical reality: this is the actual high priest overseeing the post-exilic restoration. The making of a crown from gold and silver\u2014precious metals brought by returning exiles\u2014establishes that the material resources of the restoration are devoted to this symbolic coronation.

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