Luke 1:5
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 24:10
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 24:10, the priestly division of Abijah is listed as the eighth, providing the OT basis for Zechariah's division.
Matthew 2:1
Historical context
In Matthew 2:1, the same historical marker 'in the days of Herod the king' confirms the timeframe of Jesus' birth.
2 Chronicles 8:14
Historical context
In 2 Chronicles 8:14, David's priestly divisions were established, providing the historical origin for Zechariah's service.
2 Chronicles 31:2
Historical context
In 2 Chronicles 31:2, Hezekiah reappointed priestly divisions, showing the system's continuity into later history.
Nehemiah 12:4
Historical context
In Nehemiah 12:4, Abijah appears among priests returning from exile, showing the division continued post-exile.