King James Bible
"And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God."
The angel Gabriel prophesies that John the Baptist's ministry will have widespread impact among the Jewish people. The phrase 'children of Israel' emphasizes the covenant relationship and national identity of those who will respond to John's message. John's primary mission will be to lead people back to genuine devotion to Yahweh, preparing hearts for the Messiah. The verb 'turn' implies repentance and spiritual renewal, while 'their God' reinforces that this is a return to an existing but neglected covenant relationship.