# After these days

The phrase "these days" refers to the time Zechariah was serving in the temple. It is possible to state more clearly what this refers to. AT: "After Zechariah's time of serving at the temple" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# his wife

"Zechariah's wife"

# kept herself hidden

"did not leave her house" or "stayed inside by herself"

# This is what the Lord has done for me

This phrase refers to the fact that the Lord allowed her to become pregnant.

# This is what

This is a positive exclamation. She is very happy with what the Lord has done for her.

# looked at me with favor

"to look at" is an idiom that means "to treat" or "to deal with." AT: "regarded me kindly" or "had pity on me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# my shame

This refers to the shame she felt when she was not able to have children.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaltimeday]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/elizabeth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/conceive]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/shame]]