There is sufficient biblical, historical and astronomical evidence
to substantiate the claim of Yeshua haMashiach (Iesous Christos / Jesus
the Anointed One) being conceived sometime during the 7-day festival of
Hanukkah the festival of lights (Kislev 25-Tebet 2, 3760 December 22-29, 2 B.C.,
which is the true non-pagan origin of the "Christmas" holiday
tradition), and born nine months later on the festival of Yom
Teruah (Day of Trumpets
), 1 Tishri 5789 (September 11, 3 BC). Revelation 12:1 points to the
astronomical alignment visible on September 11, 3 B.C. During this
period, the Sun appeared in the constellation Virgo ("the virgin woman
[Miriam / Mary]"), with the Moon appearing at her feet, which was an
extremely rare celestial alignment.
"Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun,
with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve
stars." (Revelation 12:1)
"After
they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had
seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place
where the child was." (Matthew 2:9)
There was
also a conjunction of the planet Jupiter and star Regulus in the
constellation of Leo (Lion) which occurred during this sacred time. This
event symbolizes the birth of a king in Jewish tradition, aligning with
the prophecy of a Messiah born in David’s lineage. Yeshua is the "Lion
of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5)
“And
God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish
between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the festivals and days and years.” (Bereshith / Genesis 1:14)
Some
scholars erroneously claim that King Herod died in 4 B.C. However, the
lunar eclipse in 4 B.C. was only a partial one after 1 A.M., which was
insignificant. Herod died of an intestinal worm infection in 1 B.C.,
which is factually supported by a full lunar eclipse on 14 Tebet
3760 (January 10, 1 B.C.) mentioned by the
Jewish historian Flavius Josephus (Yosef ben Mattityahu). This timeline aligns with Yeshua’s birth in 5789 (3 B.C.), for the king's cursed and agonizing death (which I believe was a manifestation of wrath and judgment from Yahweh for committing genocide against many young male children) occurred subsequently.
Furthermore, the apostle Luke’s brief mention of a Roman census during
the rulership of Quirinius fits with this chronology, as localized
censuses were historically known to occur in that time frame.
Biblical
chronology provides additional support. The book of Luke links Yeshua’s
birth to the priestly rotation of Zechariah, father of Yochanan (John)
the Baptist. Scholars estimate Zechariah served in the Herodian temple
around mid-Tammuz (Sivan), with John’s birth following in late Adar
(March). Six months later, Miriam (Mary) conceived Yeshua, placing His
birth nine months after that, on 1 Tishri 5789 (September 11, 3 BC)
. The alignment with Yom Teruah, also called Rosh Hashanah (Head of the
Year), a Jewish festival symbolizing kingship and renewal, makes this a
rock solid claim for this being the accurate date the King of the Jews was born. Whenever you hear the shofar on this sacred feast of the new civil year, always remember that this haunting, hair-raising melodic sound is ultimately being blown for His Majesty.
"She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus [Yeshua / Iesous], because He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:11)