To be taxed with Miryam his espoused wife, being great with child.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Yosef also went up from Galil, out of the city of Natzeret, into Yhudah, unto the city of David, which is called Beit-Lechem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.