To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.(Luke 2:5)

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.(Luke 2:6)

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.(Luke 2:7)

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.(Luke 2:9)

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.(Luke 2:10)

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.(Luke 2:11)

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Luke 2:8 - Cross Reference

Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. (Exodus 3:1)

He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: (Psalm 78:70)

That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night. (Genesis 31:39)

And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: (1 Samuel 17:34)

All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. (John 10:8)

As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; (Ezekiel 34:8)