It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene. Annas and Caiaphas were the …
Historical Accuracy Gems
Bible Gem 735 – The Timing in The World Setting (Luke 1:5, 2:1,2)
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. Luke 1:5 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. …
Bible Gem 734 – The Family Setting (Luke 1:5-7)
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to …