Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 1:16

"And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God." — Luke 1:16 (ASV)

Shall he turn to the Lord their God.—The opening words of the message of the New Covenant spring out of the closing words of the last of the prophets (Malachi 4:6), and point to the revival of the Elijah ministry, which is more definitely announced in the next verse.