Bible Verses About "Who Was Zacharias, the Father of John the Baptist"
Zacharias was a righteous priest who was struck mute by the angel Gabriel after doubting the promise of his son's miraculous birth.
Zacharias was a righteous priest who was struck mute by the angel Gabriel after doubting the promise of his son's miraculous birth.
"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." — Luke 1:5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Zacharias, the Father of John the Baptist?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John."
"And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God."
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