John 7:42

Modern English Version

Has the Scripture not said that the Christ comes from the seed of David, out of the town of Bethlehem where David was?”

Cross References

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.

Psalm 132:11

The Lord has sworn in truth to David from which He will not turn back: “A son of the fruit of your body will I set upon your throne.

Psalm 89:4

‘I will establish your descendants forever, and build up your throne for all generations.’ ”    Selah

Isaiah 11:1

And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.

Jeremiah 23:5

Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the earth.

Micah 5:2

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, although you are small among the tribes of Judah, from you will come forth for Me one who will be ruler over Israel. His origins are from of old, from ancient times.

Matthew 1:1

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 2:5

They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote:

Matthew 2:6

‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are no longer least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come a ruler, who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:4

So Joseph also departed from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to the City of David which is called Bethlehem, in Judea, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

John 7:27

But we know where this Man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from ruling over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have chosen a king for Myself from among his sons.”

1 Samuel 16:18

Then one from the servants answered, and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is experienced in playing music, a mighty man of valor, a man of battle, and skillful in words, even a man of fine appearance. And the Lord is with him.”

1 Samuel 16:4

Samuel did that which the Lord spoke, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, “Do you come in peace?”

1 Samuel 17:58

Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant, Jesse the Bethlehemite.”