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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.

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(See also: John (the Baptist), Zechariah (NT))

Bible References:

• Luke 01:5-7
• Luke 01:24-25
• Luke 01:39-41