Luke 1:5

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

In the days when Herod was king of Judea there was a certain priest whose name was Zachariah, of the daily service (the division) of Abia; and his wife was also a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:10

The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

1 Chronicles 24:19

This was their order for coming on duty to serve in the house of the Lord, according to the procedure ordered for them by their [forefather] Aaron, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded him.

Nehemiah 12:17

Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

Nehemiah 12:4

Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,

Matthew 2:1

NOW WHEN Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men [astrologers] from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you must call his name John [God is favorable].

Luke 1:24

Now after this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she secluded herself entirely, saying, [I have hid myself]