KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So there was Zechariah, doing his priest duties in front of God when it was his turn to serve.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God shows up right in the middle of your regular work day.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Herod, the Jewish priesthood was organized into 24 courses or divisions, as described in 1 Chronicles 24, to ensure a fair rotation of duties in the temple. Zechariah, a priest from the division of Abijah, was performing his assigned service in the temple when this event occurred. This context highlights the routine and structured nature of temple worship in ancient Judaism.
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