575 B
575 B
They made signs
"They" refers to the people who were there for the circumcision ceremony.
to his father
"to the baby's father"
what name he wanted him to be called
This could be translated as "what name Zechariah wanted the baby to have" or "what he wanted his son to be named."
He asked
"Zechariah asked." He must have used gestures in order to ask for the writing tablet.
writing tablet
This could be translated as "something to write on." Some translators may want to add "and when they gave him one."
very surprised
"amazed"