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Augustus

Augustus was the first emperor of the Roman Empire. He was named Gaius Octavius when he was born, but as emperor he was given the name Augustus (the “exalted one”). He was emperor from 27 BC to AD 14.

Augustus in the New Testament

Augustus is mentioned in the Bible. According to Luke 2:1, he decrees that all inhabitants of his empire must be registered in their hometown. Joseph and Mary set off for Bethlehem, the city of their ancestor David where Jesus was born.

Related Bible passages

Luke 2.1

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