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Luke 1:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Luke 1:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.
8 On one occasion, when his division was on duty and he was exercising his priestly office before God, 9 he was designated by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense.[a]
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- Luke 1:9 Incense was offered in the Holy Place, the room in front of the Holy of Holies or innermost part of the temple. The rite of incense was performed morning and evening at the time of sacrifice.
