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Over his head, the written notice of the charge against him read, THE KING OF THE JEWS

On execution-stakes with him they placed two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.

But Yeshua let out a loud cry and gave up his spirit.

When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw the way he gave up his spirit, he said, "This man really was a son of God!"

But go and tell his talmidim, especially Kefa, that he is going to the Galil ahead of you. You will see him there, just as he told you."

In the days of Herod, King of Y'hudah, there was a cohen named Z'kharyah who belonged to the Aviyah division. His wife was a descendant of Aharon, and her name was Elisheva.

One time, when Z'kharyah was fulfilling his duties as cohen during his division's period of service before God,

for he will be great in the sight of Adonai . He is never to drink wine or other liquor, and he will be filled with the Ruach HaKodesh even from his mother's womb.

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Z'kharyah; they were surprised at his taking so long in the Temple.

When his period of his Temple service was over, he returned home.

Following this, Elisheva his wife conceived, and she remained five months in seclusion, saying,

She was deeply troubled by his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.

He will be great, he will be called Son of Ha‘Elyon. Adonai , God, will give him the throne of his forefather David;

and he will rule the House of Ya‘akov forever — there will be no end to his Kingdom."

where Z'kharyah lived, entered his house and greeted Elisheva.

who has taken notice of his servant-girl in her humble position. For — imagine it! — from now on, all generations will call me blessed!

"The Mighty One has done great things for me! Indeed, his name is holy ;

"He has performed mighty deeds with his arm, routed the secretly proud,

"He has taken the part of his servant Isra'el, mindful of the mercy

which he promised to our fathers, to Avraham and his seed forever."