Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

But the angel said to him:

Do not be afraid, Zechariah,
because your prayer has been heard.
Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
and you will name him John.

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called.


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