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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's mother.
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(See also: John (the Baptist), Zechariah (NT))
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: G1665