I think that's an equally valid interpretation. Zachariah definitely reeks of middle management—although, in my opinion, middle management with delusions of grandeur. (In 10-12 short centuries, he could be Senior VP in charge of dicking around humans!) I just like the idea that he is interpreting things wrong, because I am really, really looking forward to him getting taken down a peg or twelve.

(I should clarify: I think Zachariah is an awesome villain, and Kurt Fuller is rocking that performance. He's so delightfully smug, though, that I am made way too gleeful at the thought of the rug being ripped out from under him.)