Luke 2:4

Translations

Modern

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Traditional

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Literal

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the City of David, which is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,

Latin

Ascendit autem et Joseph a Galilæa de civitate Nazareth in Judæam, in civitatem David, quæ vocatur Bethlehem: eo quod esset de domo et familia David,

Original

Greek

English

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Notes

Luke 2:3–4

Since Joseph was a descendant of King David, he returned to David’s hometown of Bethlehem (1 Samuel 17:12, 58; 20:6). Bethlehem is a small village in Judea, eight kilometers (five miles) south of Jerusalem. The prophet Micah foretold that the Christ (the Messiah, God’s chosen king) would be born there (Micah 5:2).

Luke 2:1–7

After describing the birth of John, Luke gives a similar account of the birth of Jesus. Luke emphasizes the lowliness (very humble condition) of the birth of Jesus. Although Jesus was the Messiah (God’s chosen king and deliverer), he entered the world in humble circumstances.

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels The Birth of Christ The Blessings of Jesus

Events

Birth of Jesusc. 4 BC

Related verses

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”
Matthew 2:23
…and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
Luke 1:26–27
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
Ruth 4:17
The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Luke 4:16
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read,
1 Samuel 20:6
If your father misses me at all, tell him, ‘David urgently requested my permission to hurry to Bethlehem, his hometown, because there is an annual sacrifice for his whole clan.’
Ruth 2:4
Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.
Luke 3:23–31
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Matthew 1:1–17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.

Parallels

Matthew 1:18–25

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus

Places

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee

Glossary

Bethlehem Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ Joseph Luke, Gospel of Mary Messiah Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Bethlehem: A City Southwest of Jerusalem: Birthplace of Jesus Bethlehem: A City Southwest of Jerusalem: The City of Joseph Jesus, the Christ: Birth of (At Bethlehem) Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Joseph: Husband of Mary: Belongs to the Town of Bethlehem Joseph: Husband of Mary: Goes to Bethlehem to be Enrolled Joseph: Husband of Mary: Lives at Nazareth Nazareth: Joseph and Mary Live At Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born in Bethlehem of Judea: Fulfilled The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Birth The Providence of God: Connected with the Use of Means Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Roman: Persons Enroled For, in the Native Place of Their Tribe

Luke 2:4

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