Luke 1:8

8 One day Zechariah was serving as a priest before God because his priestly division was on duty.

Luke 1:8 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 1:8

And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's
office
To which he was called and ordained, even to offer gifts and sacrifices for men; whilst he was in the way of his duty, when oftentimes God appears to, and in favour of his people; whilst he was performing it,

before God;
in the temple, where was the symbol of the divine presence, before the altar of the Lord; and as having the fear of God before his eyes; considering himself as in the sight of God, and doing his work faithfully and sincerely:

in the order of his course;
taking his turn in the order of the course of Abia, to which he belonged; (See Gill on Luke 1:5).

Luke 1:8 In-Context

6 They were both righteous before God, blameless in their observance of all the Lord's commandments and regulations.

7 They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to become pregnant and they both were very old.

8 One day Zechariah was serving as a priest before God because his priestly division was on duty.

9 Following the customs of priestly service, he was chosen by lottery to go into the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense.

10 All the people who gathered to worship were praying outside during this hour of incense offering.