The gatekeepers’ relatives that lived in the small towns had to come and help them at certain times. They came and helped the gatekeepers for seven days each time.
Luke 1:23 - Easy To Read Version When Zechariah’s time of service was finished, he went home. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when his time of performing priestly functions was ended, he returned to his [own] house. American Standard Version (1901) And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house. Common English Bible When he completed the days of his priestly service, he returned home. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And it came to pass, after the days of his office were accomplished, he departed to his own house. |
The gatekeepers’ relatives that lived in the small towns had to come and help them at certain times. They came and helped the gatekeepers for seven days each time.
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Later, Zechariah’s wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant. So she did not go out of her house for five months. Elizabeth said,