5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.

Luke 1:5 situates the birth narrative squarely in verifiable history, contrasts the gloom of Herod’s reign with God’s unfolding light, and introduces a godly, priestly couple who embody Israel’s hope.

15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 16 And many of the children of …

5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were righteous …

Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth (Luke 1:5-25) The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah, a priest, announcing that his wife Elizabeth will bear a son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord.

5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah.

What does Luke 1:5 mean? Luke 1:5–25 explains how Elizabeth, the childless wife of a priest, learns that she will give birth to a prophet. This child will eventually be known as John the Baptist. Her …

Luke 1 is the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. With 80 verses, it is one of the longest chapters in the New Testament.

Clarke's Commentary Verse Luke 1:5. In the days of Herod, the king — This was Herod, surnamed the Great, the son of Antipater, an Idumean by birth, who had professed himself a proselyte to the …

In this Advent journey through Luke 1 – 2, Christopher Ash brings these familiar passages to life with fresh insight, colour and depth. As you soak up the Scriptures, you'll experience the joy of Christmas …