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‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Matthew 2:6

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Micah 5:2Fulfills

But you, Bethlehem, are not least — from you will come a ruler

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

~2 Samuel 5:2Antitype of

David as shepherd of Israel — Jesus the good shepherd from Bethlehem

Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”

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