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translationWords
- en:tw:bethlehem
- en:tw:cityofdavid
- en:tw:david
- en:tw:descendant
- en:tw:family
- en:tw:galilee
- en:tw:josephnt
- en:tw:judea
- en:tw:mary
- en:tw:nazareth
translationNotes
- traveled to the Judean town of Bethlehem - This could be translated as "went up to the town of Bethlehem in Judea." Bethlehem was higher in elevation than Nazareth.
- **city of David ** - Bethlehem was called a city because of its importance, not its size. King David was born there and there was a prophecy that the Messiah would be born there. "City of David" could be translated as "city of King David."
- to register - This could be translated as "to have his name written in the register" or "to be included in the count."
- along with Mary - Mary traveled with Joseph from Nazareth. It is likely that women were also taxed, so Mary would have needed to travel and be registered as well.
- who was engaged to him - This could be translated as "his fiancée" or "who was promised to him." An engaged couple was considered legally married, but there would not have been physical intimacy between them.