Luke 1:21 meaning and explanation

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.

Luke 1:21, Berean Standard Bible

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The crowd outside the temple is the gathered congregation of verse 10, praying during the hour of incense while Zechariah serves inside. Luke has just told us that the angel Gabriel struck Zechariah mute because he doubted the promise of a son.

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