A lot of time has been spent using word studies to better understand the Bible and posing questions which can be answered by using the technique. Now, it is time to cover some of the Biblical customs of the day to better understand scriptures.
Luke 1:5 KJV
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Notice the importance made of Elizabeth by saying she was a daughter of Aaron. Ever wonder why?
From 'Manners and Customs of the Bible' by James M. Freeman
'Great care was taken in the selection of wives for the Jewish priests, so that the line of the priests might be kept in every respect unsulled. "It was lawful lawful for a priest to marry a Levitess, or indeed, a daughter of Israel; but is was most commendable of all to marry one of the priests' line." Zacharias was specially honored in having his wife one of the descendants of Aaron.'
Interesting to see that the mother of John, the one who proclaimed Christ's coming, was a direct descendant of Aaron, brother of Moses and the voice for his brother before pharoah. How fitting the role should be repeated with the coming of Christ.
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