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The Bible is silent in regards to your question. However, Elizabeth and Zachariah were well along in years when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah in the Holy of the temple and announced that Elizabeth would give birth to a son who was to be called John. (Luke 1:5-7, 11-13, 24)
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Who was Saint Zachariah?
There are several saints named Zachariah in Christian history, including St. Zachariah the Prophet in the Old Testament and St. Zachariah the father of St. John the Baptist in the New Testament. St. Zachariah is venerated for his role in preparing the way for the coming of Jesus.
Where was Zachariah and Elizabeth from?
Zachariah and Elizabeth were from the town of Hebron in the region of Judea, according to the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament. They were described as a righteous couple who were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses. Their story is significant in the context of the birth of John the Baptist.
What happened to Zachariah at the temple?
Zachariah was struck mute by the angel Gabriel after he doubted the angel's message that his wife Elizabeth would conceive a child despite their old age. Zachariah remained silent until the birth of his son John the Baptist.
Is Zachariah the prophet same as Zachariah father of John the Baptist?
He most likely died of old age.
What did the angel Gabriel tell Zachariah in the sanctuary?
He told Zachariah that he and Elizabeth's prayers had been heard, and that Elizabeth in her old age and after all the years of being barren would have a son. Their son would be John the Baptist, a cousin of Jesus and a forerunner. At first Zachariah didn't believe he could be a father or Elizabeth a mother at this stage of their life, even if they were righteous, so he was struck dumb until John's naming.
How were John the Baptist and Jesus related?
John the Baptist and Jesus were cousins. Their mothers, Mary and Elizabeth, were related, making them cousins as well. John the Baptist was born to Elizabeth and Zechariah, while Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph.
Elizabeth the prophet in the Bible?
Elizabeth (Elisabeth) was not a prophetess. She did belong to a rather noteworthy family. She was a descendant from Aaron, wife of Zachariah the priest, mother of John the Baptist. She was a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
When was John Zachariah Laurence born?
John Zachariah Laurence was born in 1829.
Was John the baptist's father a priest?
Johns father was Zachariah, yes he was a priest.
What were Saint Elizabeth the son of John the Baptist's miracles?
Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, not the son.
When was Saint Zachariah born?
He was probably born about 30-50 BC. The actual date is not known. All that we know is that he was already quite old when John the Baptist was born.
What did the angel tell John the Baptist father?
It was the angel Gabriel who visted John's future father, Zachariah
