Matthew 2:6

World Messianic Bible British Edition

‘You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least amongst the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come a governor who shall shepherd my people, Israel.’”

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

The sceptre will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. The obedience of the peoples will be to him.

2 Samuel 5:2

In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. The LORD said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’”

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader.

1 Chronicles 5:2

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s)—

Ezra 2:21

The children of Bethlehem, one hundred and twenty-three.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.

Micah 5:2

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small amongst the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me who is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times.

Numbers 24:19

Out of Jacob shall one have dominion, and shall destroy the remnant from the city.”

Matthew 2:1

Now when Yeshua was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

Matthew 28:18

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

John 21:16

He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”

John 7:42

Hasn’t the Scripture said that the Messiah comes of the offspring of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?”

Ephesians 1:22

He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord has sprung out of Judah, about which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood.

Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah. He will reign forever and ever!”

Revelation 2:27

He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots, as I also have received of my Father;

Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb who is in the middle of the throne shepherds them and leads them to springs of life-giving waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”