Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 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, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

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

And the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he would have him called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People