Mother of John the Baptist • Life of Jesus
Elizabeth was the wife of Zechariah, a descendant of Aaron, and the mother of John the Baptist. Though she had been unable to have children and was advanced in age, God enabled her to conceive. Filled with the Holy Spirit when Mary visited her, Elizabeth blessed Mary and recognized the significance of the child Mary carried.
Related: Zechariah, John the Baptist, Mary, Jesus
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-66