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There was = There came to be. A Hebraism, Compare Luk_1:8, and see on Luk_2:1.
in. Greek en. App-104. Not the same word as in verses: Luk_1:15, Luk_1:20, Luk_1:44-47.
in the days. A Hebraism. See Mat_2:1. Compare Est_1:1.
Herod. See App-109.
the king. This title had been conferred by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Antony and Octavius.
of = out of. Greek. ek, App-104.
Abia is named in 1Ch_24:10, and Neh_12:17. Out of the four who returned from Babylon twenty-four courses were formed (by lot) with the original names. See App-179.
the daughters of Aaron. The female descendants of Aaron always married priests
Elisabeth. Aaron's wife, Elisheba (Exo_6:23)is spelled Elizabethin the Septuagint.