Matt.2.6

Matthew 2:6

KJV GOD

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

The Pilgrimage of the Magi

Cross References

1 Chronicles 5:2

KJV

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)

The Descendants of Reuben

Ezra 2:21

KJV

The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three.

The List of Returning Exiles

Number of Those Returning

Micah 5:2

KJV GOD Jesus

But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

A Ruler from Bethlehem

John 7:42

KJV

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Division over Jesus

John 21:16

KJV Jesus

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Hebrews 7:14

KJV

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

A Superior Priesthood

Revelation 7:17