New Testament
Quirinius
The Roman governor of Syria mentioned by Luke to date the census during the birth of Jesus.
Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman official whose administration in Syria is cited in Luke 2:2 to provide a historical anchor for the census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. While his exact tenure and the timing of the census have been subjects of historical debate, his mention serves to place the birth of Christ within the broader context of the Roman Empire. He represents the secular authority whose administrative actions fulfilled the prophetic requirement for the Messiah to be born in Bethlehem.
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