And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
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Theophylact of Ochrid
AD 1107
It is said the altar of incense, because the other altar was set apart for burnt offerings.
As if when Zacharias asks, How shall I know this? the angel answers, Because Elisabeth shall bring forth a son, you shall believe that the sins of your people are forgiven.
