ESV Reformation Study Bible – Luke 1:9
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Luke 1:9

1:9 The large number of priests serving the one temple meant that a priest’s opportunities for taking part in the ritual were few. He might not offer incense more than once in his life (some priests never had the privilege). This was the high point in Zechariah’s career. He would go into the Holy Place with other priests, but they would withdraw leaving him alone to perform the offering.