Lucas 1

The Birth of John the Baptist Is Announced

5 *1 Ch 24.10During the time when Herod was king of Judea,*1.5: Judea: The term here refers to the whole land of Palestine. there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife’s name was Elizabeth; she also belonged to a priestly family. 6 They both lived good lives in God’s sight and obeyed fully all the Lord’s laws and commands.