Bethlehem
The city of David, birthplace of Jesus Christ.
First mentioned in the Bible
And you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, The one too little to be among the thousands of Judah, From you will come out for me the one to be ruler in Israel, Whose origin is from ancient times, from the days of long ago.— Micah 5:2
Background
Bethlehem means "house of bread." It was the setting of Ruth and Boaz's story and the hometown of David. The prophet Micah foretold that the Messiah would come from this small town. Joseph and Mary came here for the census, Jesus was born in a manger, and angels announced the good tidings to shepherds in the fields.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
And you, O Bethʹle·hem Ephʹra·thah,— Micah 5:2
For today there was born to you in David’s city a savior, who is Christ the Lord.— Luke 2:11
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