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2 aThis census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.  
3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to athe city of David, which is called Bethlehem, bbecause he was of the house and lineage of David,  
5 to be registered with Mary, ahis betrothed wife, who was with child.  
6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
7 And ashe brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a1 manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.  

Glory in the Highest

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And1 behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, aand they were greatly afraid.  
10 Then the angel said to them, a“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy bwhich will be to all people.  
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Luke 2:4

The city of David - Bethlehem, called the city of David because it was the place of his birth. See the notes at Matthew 2:1.

Because he was of the house - Of the family.

And lineage - The "lineage" denotes that he was descended from David as his father or ancestor. In taking a Jewish census, families were kept distinct; hence, all went to the "place" where their family had resided. Joseph was of the "family" of David, and hence he went up to the city of David. It is not improbable that he might also have had a small paternal estate in Bethlehem that rendered his presence there more desirable.




Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Luke 2:4:

Isaiah 4:2
Isaiah 9:7
Micah 5:2
Matthew 2:1
Matthew 2:1
2 Corinthians 8:9

 

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