There was. There came to be.. Hebraism, Compare Luke 1:8, and see on Luke 2:1.
in. Greek en. App-104. Not the same word as in verses: Luke 1:15; Luke 1:20; Luke 1:44-47.
in the days. A Hebraism. See Matthew 2:1. Compare Esther 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 1 Chronicles 24:10, and Nehemiah 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 (Exodus 6:23)is spelled Elizabeth in the Septuagint.