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Elizabeth in the Bible — Who Was Elizabeth? | nocap.bible

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Elizabeth

John the Baptist's mother — was way too old to have kids, but God

Both TestamentsAcross 2 books — from 1 chronicles to luke

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RoleMother of John the Baptist

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A relative of Mary (Jesus' mother) who was barren until old age. God gave her and Zechariah a son — John the Baptist. When pregnant Mary visited her, Elizabeth's baby leaped in her womb.

Key Moments

Angel Pulls Up on ZechariahBirth of Jesus

Angel Gabriel straight up appears in the temple and tells old man Zechariah he's about to be a dad — and Zechariah catches a mute debuff for not believing it.

Birth of John the BaptistBirth of Jesus

Elizabeth has her miracle baby, Zechariah finally gets his voice back after naming him John, and immediately starts prophesying bars.

Mary Visits Elizabeth — The Original Baby ShowerBirth of Jesus

Mary pulls up on her cousin Elizabeth and baby John literally jumps in the womb — the first person to recognize Jesus and he wasn't even born yet.

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2 chapters across 2 books

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The 24 Divisions1 Chronicles 24:7-19

Elizabeth is mentioned as the elderly wife whose miraculous pregnancy with John the Baptist was announced to Zechariah during his temple service — the fulfillment of a chain that began with David's lot assignment.

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Meet Zechariah and ElizabethLuke 1:5-7

Elizabeth is introduced alongside Zechariah as his equally righteous wife — her Aaronic lineage and barrenness are both established here to set up the miraculous nature of John's eventual birth.