Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 2:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 2:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 2 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”
Matthew 2:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 2:5
The quotation from Micah 5:2 demonstrates God's sovereign decree specifying the exact location of Messiah's birth 700 years in advance. Bethlehem, though small and insignificant, was chosen by God to produce both King David and the greater David, Jesus Christ. This shows God's pattern of using the weak and despised things to accomplish His purposes (1 Corinthians 1:27-28).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 2:5
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“{2 Samuel 7:12} and from Bethlehem”
“that there was a famine in the land. A certain man of Bethlehem Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab”
“How long will you mourn for Saul”
“Boaz came from Bethlehem”
“when they were come to Bethlehem”
“and the elders”
“and Nahalal”
“and was buried in the way to Ephrath (the same is Bethlehem).”