en_tw/bible/other/elizabeth.md

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# Elizabeth #
## Facts: ##
Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Her husband's name was Zechariah.
* Zechariah and Elizabeth had never been able to have children, but in their old age, God promised Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear him a son.
* God kept his promise, and soon Zechariah and Elizabeth were able to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. They named the baby John.
* Elizabeth was also a relative of Mary, Jesus' mother.
(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
(See also: [John (the Baptist)](../other/johnthebaptist.md), [Zechariah (NT)](../other/zechariahnt.md))
## Bible References: ##
* [Luke 01:5-7](en/tn/luk/help/01/05)
* [Luke 01:24-25](en/tn/luk/help/01/24)
* [Luke 01:39-41](en/tn/luk/help/01/39)