Luke 1:8-10 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,… When a course came up to relieve the one that had served the preceding week, the particular services of the priests were determined by lot. Certain services were accounted more honourable than others, and in this way all contention respecting them was avoided. The most honourable of all was that of going into the Holy place to offer incense upon the golden altar. And on the occasion before us this distinguished office devolved upon the aged Zacharias. (Dr. Kitto.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,WEB: Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division, |
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