Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist
Thematic Bible
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth.
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But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, because your petition [in prayer] was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.
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Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying,
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The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple.
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Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.
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Related Topics
- Angel, Announcements
- Answered Prayer
- Asking Particular Questions
- Barren Women
- Being Filled With The Spirit
- Births Foretold
- Childbirth
- God Answered Prayer