Cyrenius in Biblical History

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Who is Cyrenius?
CYRE'NIUS
(Kyrenios),the Greek form of the Roman name Quirinius. Luke 2:2. He was probably twice governor of Syria-the first time from b.c. 4 (the year of our Lord's birth) to B.C. 1, and again from a.d. 6 to 11. It was during his first governorship that the "first taxing" or enrolment occurred, which necessitated the visit of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. The second census took place a.d. 6, and is mentioned by Luke in Acts 5:37 and by Josephus. His full name was Publius Sulpicius Quirinius. See axing, Days of the.

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