Their fellow Levites in their villages had to come from time to time and share their duties for seven-day periods.
Luke 1:23 - New International Version (Anglicised) When his time of service was completed, he returned home. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Their fellow Levites in their villages had to come from time to time and share their duties for seven-day periods.
When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realised he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion.