1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar [venerable] Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 [And] this taxing was first made when Quirinius [warrior] was governor of Aram [exalted] (Syria [etymology is uncertain])
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Yosef [God will add] also went up from Galil [circuit, district], out of the city of Natzeret [one separated], into Y’hudah [praised], unto the city of David [Beloved], which is called Beit-Lechem [House of Bread]; (because he was of the house and lineage of David [Beloved])
5 To be taxed with Miryam [waters of strength] his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes (cloths for wrapping infants tightly), and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.