# Elizabeth, Elizabeth's ## Facts: Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. Her husband's name was Zechariah. * Zechariah and Elizabeth had never been able to have children, but in their old age, God promised Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear him a son. * God kept his promise, and soon Zechariah and Elizabeth were able to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. They named the baby John. * Elizabeth was also a relative of Mary, Jesus's mother. (Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) (See also: [John (the Baptist)](../names/johnthebaptist.md), [Zechariah (NT)](../names/zechariahnt.md)) ## Bible References: * [Luke 01:05](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/05) * [Luke 01:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/24) * [Luke 01:41](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/41) ## Word Data: * Strong's: G1665