The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
Ver. 10. The eighth to Abijah.] John Baptist's father was of this course, Luk 1:5 but whether he were chief priest of this division, as also whether he were of the line of Eleazar, or of Ithamar, is uncertain. Old he was, Luk 1:7 and yet not freed from taking his turn. Dumb he was also for a time; and yet he went on to do his office in the ministration. The evangelist's word, εφημερια, Luk 1:5 importeth a daily attendance upon the work while the course continueth.