This can be stated in active form. AT: "The Holy Spirit filled his father Zechariah, and Zachariah prophesied" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
Consider natural ways of introducing direct quotes in your language. AT: "prophesied and said" or "prophesied, and this is what he said" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]])