Matthew 2:6 - Tree of Life Version

⁶ ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.’”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, Art not the least among the princes of Juda: For out of thee shall come a Governor, That shall rule my people Israel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are not in any way least or insignificant among the chief cities of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler (Leader) Who will govern and shepherd My people Israel. [Mic. 5:2.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

Common English Bible

⁶ You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ 'And you, Bethlehem, the land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah. For from you shall go forth the ruler who shall guide my people Israel.' "

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:6 Cross References

Genesis 49:10

The scepter will not pass from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs will come. To him will be the obedience of the peoples.

2 Samuel 5:2

Even before, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and back. Also Adonai said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over Israel.’”

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma the father of Beth-lehem and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.

1 Chronicles 5:2

Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers, and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Ezra 2:21

the sons of Beth-lehem—123

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd, He tends His flock. He gathers the lambs in His arms carries them in his bosom, and gently guides nursing ewes.

Micah 5:2

Therefore He will give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth. Then the remnant of His brothers will return to Bnei-Yisrael.

Numbers 24:19

One from Jacob will rule and destroy the city’s survivors.”

Matthew 2:1

Now after Yeshua was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, magi from the east came to Jerusalem,

Matthew 28:18

And Yeshua came up to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

John 21:16

He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Take care of My sheep!”

John 7:42

Didn’t the Scripture say that the Messiah comes from the seed of David and from Bethlehem, David’s town?”

Ephesians 1:22

God placed all things under Messiah’s feet and appointed Him as head over all things for His community—

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, His community. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead— so that He might come to have first place in all things.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord has sprung forth from Judah—concerning this tribe, Moses said nothing about kohanim.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel trumpeted, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, “The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Anointed One. And He shall reign forever and ever!”

Revelation 2:27

and he shall rule them with an iron rod, as when clay pots are broken into pieces.’

Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb in the midst of the throne shall shepherd them and guide them to springs of living water, and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.”