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Zacharias
Also known as: Zechariah (father of John)
Tribe of Levi
Description
A righteous priest and father of John the Baptist. Struck mute for doubting the angel Gabriel's announcement.
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Life Event
A righteous priest and father of John the Baptist.
Life Event
Struck mute for doubting the angel Gabriel's announcement.
Scripture References
Luke 1:13
“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.”
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