Cyrenius
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Cyrenius'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".. 1901.
(warrior ), the Greek form of the Roman name of Quirinus. The full name is Publius Sulpicius Quirinus. He was consul B.C. 12, and was made governor of Syria after the banishment of Archelaus in A.D. 6. He probably was twice governor of Syria; his first governorship extended from B.C. 4 (the year of Christs birth) to B.C. 1. It was during this time that he was sent to make the enrollment which caused Joseph and Mary to visit Bethlehem. ( Luke 2:2 ) The second enrollment is mentioned in ( Acts 5:37 )
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Cyrenius'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".