Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
God her oath, the mother of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:5). She was a descendant of Aaron. She and her husband Zacharias (q.v.) "were both righteous before God" (Lk. 1:5, 13). Mary's visit to Elisabeth is described in 1:39-63.