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Oct 25, 2023 · Zechariah (also called Zacharias or Zachariah) was a priest from the tribe of Levi who served the Lord during the reign of Herod in Judea. Zechariah’s wife, Elizabeth, was also a descendant of Aaron, and the Bible says they were godly, devout people ( Luke 1:5–6 ).
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
- The Angel Gabriel Appears to Zechariah. When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah.
- The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary. Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph.
- Mary Visits Elizabeth. Soon afterward, Mary hurried to a city in the mountain region of Judah. She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard the greeting, she felt the baby kick.
- Mary Praises God. Mary said, “My soul praises the Lord’s greatness! My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior, because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant.
Jun 28, 2004 · Since the law of Moses insisted that a priest marry only a woman of highest reputation, Zacharias had chosen the daughter of another priest to be his wife. Not only was she a descendant of Aaron, but she bore the name of Aaron’s own wife, Elisheba or Elizabeth, which means “the oath of God.”
Feb 21, 2024 · Zechariah and Elizabeth, a devout and righteous couple, were prominent figures in the Jewish community during the time of King Herod's reign in Judea. Their lives were characterized by unwavering faithfulness to God and a deep commitment to observing His commandments.
Jul 6, 2010 · July 6, 2010. Luke's Lesson on Grace and Faith. Article by. Tyler Kenney. Guest Contributor. Though their stories in Luke 1 are strikingly similar, Zechariah and Mary have two significant differences that Luke highlights to teach an amusingly ironic and encouraging lesson about grace and faith. Here are their similarities:
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Zechariah was a priest in the temple during the Roman reign of King Herod. His wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron's priestly line and both of them were "righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord" ( Luke 1:6 ).
