Matthew 2:6

God's Word

Bethlehem in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the leaders of Judah. A leader will come from you. He will shepherd my people Israel.”

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

A scepter will never depart from Judah nor a ruler’s staff from between his feet until Shiloh comes and the people obey him.

2 Samuel 5:2

“Even in the past when Saul ruled us, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord has said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, the leader of Israel.’ ”

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma, who first settled Bethlehem, and Hareph, who first settled Beth Gadar.

1 Chronicles 5:2

Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.)

Ezra 2:21

The people of Bethlehem … 123

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.

Micah 5:2

You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are too small to be included among Judah’s cities. Yet, from you Israel’s future ruler will come for me. His origins go back to the distant past, to days long ago.

Numbers 24:19

He will rule from Jacob and destroy whoever is left in their cities.”

Matthew 2:1

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea when Herod was king. After Jesus’ birth wise men  from the east arrived in Jerusalem.

Matthew 28:18

When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

John 21:16

Jesus asked him again, a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus told him, “Take care of my sheep.”

John 7:42

Doesn’t Scripture say that the Messiah will come from the descendants of David and from the village of Bethlehem, where David lived?”

Ephesians 1:22

God has put everything under the control of Christ. He has made Christ the head of everything for the good of the church.

Colossians 1:18

He is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, the first to come back to life so that he would have first place in everything.

Hebrews 7:14

Everyone knows that our Lord came from the tribe of Judah. Moses never said anything about priests coming from that tribe.

Revelation 11:15

When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule as king forever and ever.”

Revelation 2:27

Those people will rule the nations with iron scepters and shatter them like pottery.

Revelation 7:17

The lamb in the center near the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs filled with the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”