because the sun’s light failed. The temple curtain was torn in two.

he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the holy place of the Lord and burn incense.

Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.

When he came out, he was not able to speak to them. They realized that he had seen a vision in the holy place, because he was making signs to them and remained unable to speak.