Understand every verse you read—Bible Gateway Plus connects commentary and context instantly. Start your free trial today. 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, …

Luke 1:5 situates the birth narrative squarely in verifiable history, contrasts the gloom of Herod’s reign with God’s unfolding light, and introduces a godly, priestly couple who embody Israel’s hope.

What does Luke 1:5 mean? Luke 1:5–25 explains how Elizabeth, the childless wife of a priest, learns that she will give birth to a prophet. This child will eventually be known as John the Baptist. Her …

In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in …

5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Luke 1:5 — English Standard …

Luke 1:1-5: Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us.

11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not …

5 In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah.

Luke 1:5 NIV: In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.

The Gospel of Luke[a] is the third of the New Testament 's four canonical Gospels. It tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. [5] Together with the Acts of the …