Evidently, it had become the custom for people to gather in prayer outside the sanctuary while incense was being presented to Jehovah on the golden altar. ​ — Luke 1: 8 - 10.
Acīmredzot izraēliešiem bija paradums sapulcēties pie svētnīcas un lūgt Dievu, kamēr uz zelta altāra tika dedzinātas kvēpināmās zāles.