Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



There was in the time of Herod, the king of Judaea, a priest of the name of Zechariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife who was a descendant 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 petition has been heard: and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call his name John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

And Zechariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke in a rapture of praise. Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were surprised that he stayed so long in the Sanctuary. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

They asked his father by signs what he wished him to be called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People