Elizabeth (biblical figure)
Mother of John the Baptist and the wife of Zacharias/Zachary, according to the Gospel of Luke
Elizabeth (also spelled Elisabeth) was the mother of John the Baptist. She was the husband of Zechariah.
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The angel Gabriel said to Zechariah that Elizabeth would have a son. Zechariah did not believe that his wife could have a son, because she was old. The angel made him mute (unable to speak). Elizabeth then became pregnant.