Matthew 2:5

The Passion Translation

“He will be born in Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,” they told him. “Because the prophecy states:

Cross References

John 7:42

Don’t the Scriptures say that he will be one of David’s descendants and be born in Bethlehem, the city of David?”

Ruth 1:1

During the era when champion-deliverers ruled in Israel, a severe famine overtook the land. Elimelech, a man of importance, left Bethlehem and immigrated to the country of Moab. He took with him his wife Naomi and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. They belonged to the clan of Ephrath from Bethlehem in Judah. While residing in Moab,

Ruth 2:4

At that moment, Boaz came from Bethlehem to survey his harvest. He greeted the harvesters, “May Yahweh be with you.” They replied, “May Yahweh bless you.”

Ruth 4:11

Then all the elders and all the people who were at the gate said: “We are witnesses. May Yahweh make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel. May you become famous in Bethlehem! May you become very prosperous!

Ruth 1:19

Naomi and Ruth traveled together from Moab until they came to Bethlehem. The entire town was buzzing when they heard they had arrived! Astounded, the women of the town said to one another, “Is this really Naomi, who left us so long ago?”

Joshua 19:15

Their land encompassed twelve cities, including Kattath, Nahalal, Shimeon, Iralah, and Bethlehem.

Genesis 35:19

Rachel died and was buried on the road to Ephrath (now Bethlehem).

Matthew 2:1

Jesus was born in Bethlehem near Jerusalem during the reign of King Herod. After Jesus’ birth a group of spiritual priests from the East came to Jerusalem

Matthew 2:4

So he called a meeting of the Jewish ruling priests and religious scholars, demanding that they tell him where the promised Messiah was prophesied to be born.

Judges 17:7

At the same time, there was a young man from the priestly tribe of Levi living in Bethlehem in Judah.