to enter into the sanctuary of the Lord and to burn incense.

Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zachariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

And when he came out he could not speak to them, and then they knew that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept making signs to them and remained dumb.

"from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the alter and the sanctuary; yes; I tell you, it shall be required of this generation!

And the sun was darkened, and the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two in the Temple.