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Micah 5:2

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.
Micah 5:2, BSB

Bethlehem and ancient origins

Micah links the promised ruler to Bethlehem while speaking of origins that reach back beyond ordinary royal ancestry.

Sources

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Berean Bible Terms and Conditions

Official Berean Bible terms for use and attribution of the Berean Standard Bible text.

Berean Bible, "Terms and Conditions," accessed June 16, 2026.

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Reference

BibleRef

Reference pages used for BibleRef-first links to Scripture passages.

BibleRef, accessed June 16, 2026.

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