act as ruler

. to lead the way in war, (cf. Ramsay, ; , ii, 463 f.). to lead command Was Christ born at Bethlehem? DCG of a province: c. gen. loc., .† to be governor Lk 2:2 3:1

was

I govern.

to govern

to act as ruler

be governor

ἡγεμονεύω (ἡγεμών), 1. to lead the way. 2. to lead in war, command (of. Ramsay, Was Christ born at Bethlehem?; DCG, ii, 463 f.). 3. to be governor of a province: with genitive loc., Luk.2:2 3:1.† (AS)