QUIRINIUS: The Greek text simply reads that Quirinius “was governing” Syria (he did not hold the official title). Quirinius (Cyrenius) was actually “Augustus Legate of Syria” (had control of the military and controlled foreign affairs) while...
Leviticus 12:3 ‘On the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised. NASB Genesis 17:2 Genesis 17:9-12 Psalm 106:45 2 Samuel 7:12 “When your days are complete and you [David] lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will...
1: A more traditional possibility: MARY VISITS ELIZABETH: In mid-July of 6 BC, Mary was planning to travel south to visit her relative Elizabeth, and planned to return before the early rains. Mary’s visit would serve several purposes. It would get her out of Nazareth...
Psalm 34:2-3 Psalm 35:9 Habakkuk 3:18 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Then Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. “There is no one holy like the...
