Priests and Levite · Families of Jesu · New Testament
The Story of Zechariah
Father of John the Baptist. Not the Old Testament prophet Zechariah.
Also: Zacharias, Zakaria (Kiswahili)
Priest, husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
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Introduction
While Zechariah served as priest in the temple, the angel Gabriel told him his wife Elizabeth would bear a son named John. Because he did not believe, he was unable to speak until the child was named. Luke 1:8–20Luke 1:62–64
Filled with the Holy Spirit, he prophesied, blessing God for raising up salvation and naming his son as prophet of the Most High. Luke 1:67–79
Told in: Luke
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The angel in the temple
Gabriel announces John's birth; Zechariah doubts and is made unable to speak.
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People: Elizabeth
Naming John and Zechariah's song
Zechariah writes, His name is John; his speech returns and he prophesies.
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People: Elizabeth, John the Baptist
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Stories and studies
- The Birth of Jesus Story
Zechariah receives the promise of John and later prophesies.
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