Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son; you will name him John.

Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,

Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.

So they made signs to the baby's father, inquiring what he wanted to name his son.


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