The only question is how many children, and more particularly, how many priestly sons might God bless them with? Might one of their sons carry on the prophetic tradition embodied in the legacy of Zechariah’s name? Yes, it will be a wonderful wedding and a most joyous occasion.” When the time came for the wedding feast and the consummation of the marriage, Zechariah was at least twenty years old and Elizabeth most likely around thirteen.12 Intertwined with the joy of this event were high hopes and