An angel appeared to Zechariah before John was born and told Zechariah that his wife would bear a son and that he was to name him John. Zechariah at first could not believe this, because his wife was too old to bear children. As a result he was struck dumb until after his son was born. (Luke 1:5-25) When asked what he wished to name the child, Zechariah wrote "His name is John" on a tablet, whereon he immediately recovered his speech. (Luke 1:57-66)
The name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew.
St. John the Baptist.
the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah that was sent by God was Yahya. He is also known as John the Baptist.
Luke 1:5-22 tells of how the angle Gabriel was sent to Zechariah, a priest. Gabriel prophesied about the birth of his son, whom he would name John. Zechariah did not believe him, and became mute. Verses 57-66 tells that the son is born, and Elizabeth (the mother) wants to name him John. The neighbors and relatives want to name him Zechariah. They ask Zechariah what he wants the child's name to be. When he writes on a tablet "his name is John", then "Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God" (verse 64).
St. John the Baptist.
When Gabriel visits Zechariah, he delivers the message that Zechariah's wife Elizabeth will have a son, who will be named John and will prepare the way for the Lord.
John the Baptist was approximately eight days old when his father, Zechariah, regained his ability to speak. This event occurred after John's birth when Zechariah, who had been mute due to disbelief, was able to proclaim his son's name and prophecy.
The birth is similar to that of Sarah and Abraham , here Elizabeth is old and barren, and the angel Gabriel. tells the father Zechariah that they would have a son. and you will name it John.
Zechariah, the prophet, appears in the Old Testament book which bears his name. Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, is mentioned in Luke 1.
Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist was said to be mute until asked what he wanted his son's name to be Luke 5:1-75
Zechariah is the father of John the Baptised
After John was born, Zechariah wrote on a tablet "His name is John," regained his ability to speak, and blessed the Lord God of Israel with a prophecy. (Luke 1:57-79)
The father of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) is Zechariah. In Islamic tradition, Zechariah is recognized as a righteous prophet and is known for his devotion and prayers for a son, which led to the miraculous birth of Yahya. Zechariah's story is mentioned in the Quran, highlighting his faith and the divine blessing of having a son despite his old age.