Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: Nazareth to Bethlehem, Not Jerusalem to Nazareth

The premise contains a geographical inversion. According to the Gospels:

1. Home: Nazareth (Galilee) — where Mary and Joseph lived.
2. Journey: Nazareth → Bethlehem (Judea) — ~130 km (80 mi), ~4–7 days walking, for Roman census (Luke 2:1–5).
3. Birth: Jesus born in Bethlehem.
4. Flight: Bethlehem → Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) — fleeing Herod.
5. Return: Egypt → Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23) — after Herod's death.

They never traveled "Jerusalem to Nazareth" as a family unit. Jesus visited Jerusalem later as a child (Passover, age 12, Luke 2:41–51) and as an adult (final week).

Distance Nazareth–Bethlehem: ~130 km through Samaria (direct) or longer via Jordan Valley (avoiding Samaria). Walking: 4–7 days depending on pace, season, and Mary's condition.