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# Elizabeth #
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## Facts: ##
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Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Her husband's name was Zechariah.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Elizabeth was also a relative of Mary, Jesus' mother.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [John (the Baptist)](../other/johnthebaptist.md) **·** [Zechariah (NT)](../other/zechariahnt.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Luke 01:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/05)
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* [Luke 01:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/24)
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* [Luke 01:39-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/39)
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