Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



There was in the days of Herod, king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the daily order of Abia: and his wife the daughter of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth.

And the messenger said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy supplication has been heard; and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

And Zacharias his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

And the people were expecting Zacharias, and wondered at his tarrying in the temple.

And they nodded to his father, what he may wish to have him called.