he was chosen by lot to go into the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense, according to the custom of the priests.

Meanwhile, the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed in the sanctuary so long.

But when he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. Then they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them but remained unable to speak.

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who died between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation!

because the sun had stopped shining, and the curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two.