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This continues to tell about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
## appeared ##
an angel came suddenly to Joseph
## son of David ##
In this case, the expression "son of" means "descendant of." David was not Joseph's father, but David was Joseph's ancestor.
## the one who is conceived in her is conceived by the Holy Spirit ##
"the Holy Spirit conceived the baby with whom Mary is pregnant." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
## She will give birth to a son ##
Because God sent the angel, the angel knew the baby was a boy.
## you will call his name ##
This is a command: "call his name" or "give him the name" or "name him"
## he will save his people ##
"his people" refers to the Jews