Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 1:23

"And it came to pass, when the days of his ministration were fulfilled, he departed unto his house." — Luke 1:23 (ASV)

As with the announcement to Mary, the word concerning Zechariah and Elizabeth’s promised son was given before his conception. It is characteristic of Luke to mention Elizabeth’s grateful acknowledgment of the Lord’s grace in removing the stigma of her childlessness.