Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of King Herod, of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the "Abijah" division. He had a wife named Elizabeth who was a descendant of Aaron. Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid Zacharias, for your earnest prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son and you will name him John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

Now the people who waited [outside] for Zacharias were very surprised that he was staying in the Temple so long. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

And [so] they made [hand] signs to the [baby's] father to find out what he wanted to name him. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People