Luke 1:21
“And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the people waited for Zacharias,.... That were without, in the court of the Israelites, praying there, while he was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The people waited - That is, beyond the usual time. Marvelled - Wondered. The priest, it is said, was not accustomed to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The people waited - The time spent in burning the incense was probably about half an hour, during which there was a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:5-25
The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he tarried so long Priests never tarried in the awful precincts of the shrine longer than was absolutely necessary for…