When Zechariah's time of service in the temple was over, he went home.

She went into Zechariah's home, where she greeted Elizabeth.

Eight days later they did for the child what the Law of Moses commands. They were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.

So they motioned to Zechariah to find out what he wanted to name his son.

Zechariah asked for a writing tablet. Then he wrote, “His name is John.” Everyone was amazed.

At once, Zechariah started speaking and praising God.

Zechariah Praises the Lord

The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:

Annas and Caiaphas were the Jewish high priests. At that time God spoke to Zechariah's son John, who was living in the desert.

This includes every prophet from the time of Abel to the time of Zechariah, who was murdered between the altar and the temple. You people will certainly be punished for all of this.