# He set himself to seek God

Here "set himself" is a metaphor for being determined to do something. Seeking God represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. AT: "He was determined to obey God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# in the days of Zechariah

Here "the days of Zechariah" is a metonym referring to the time period during which Zechariah was priest. AT: "when Zechariah was priest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# As long as he sought Yahweh

"During the whole time that he sought Yahweh"

# sought Yahweh

Seeking Yahweh represents choosing to know, worship, and obey him. AT: "chose to obey Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])