Luke distinguished two registrations, and the evidence supports Quirinius exercising Syrian authority before his known governorship of 6 C.E.
Bethlehem: The House of Bread in Biblical History, Prophecy, and Archaeology
Bethlehem, the House of Bread, stands at the center of biblical history as David’s town and the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah.
The Birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem c. 2 B.C.E. and the Fulfillment of Prophecy
Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem c. 2 B.C.E. fulfilled precise Messianic prophecies through real people, places, and historical events under Roman rule.

