Luke 1:5

Amplified Bible

In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:10

the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

1 Chronicles 24:19

These were their offices and positions for their service in the house of the Lord according to the ordinance given to them by their father (ancestor) Aaron, just as the Lord 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 (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, because your petition [in prayer] was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.

Luke 1:24

Now after this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant, and for five months she secluded herself completely, saying,