Luke 1:5 nasb — In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife f…

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"In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth."

— Luke 1:5, NASB

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Luke 1 — Context

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just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word,

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it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus;

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so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.

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In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

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They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.

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But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.

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Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division,

Luke 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:5 say?
Luke 1:5 in the NASB reads: “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.”
Where is Luke 1:5 in the Bible?
Luke 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 5.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:5.
What translation should I read Luke 1:5 in?
Luke 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:5?
Luke 1:5 reads (NASB): “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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