And it came to pass, that while he executed the
priest's
office
To which he was called and ordained, even to offer gifts and
sacrifices for men; whilst he was in the way of his duty, when
oftentimes God appears to, and in favour of his people; whilst he
was performing it,
before God;
in the temple, where was the symbol of the divine presence,
before the altar of the Lord; and as having the fear of God
before his eyes; considering himself as in the sight of God, and
doing his work faithfully and sincerely:
in the order of his course;
taking his turn in the order of the course of Abia, to which he
belonged; (See Gill on Luke
1:5).