Joseph her husband] So called, because he was betrothed to her. See Deuteronomy 22:24. Gen. 19. 8, 12. and 29. 21. being a just man] A man of a good nature, and tender disposition. and not willing] He was unwilling to take her, not knowing how she came to be with childe, yet not willing to put her away, publikely to shame her. to put her away privily] To leave her to the disposing of her friends, and not to consummate the marriage.