Matthew 2:5

KJV

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

— Matthew 2:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Matthew Chapter 2 connects to 8 cross-references. Magi from the east follow a star to worship the king of the Jews. Herod attempts to use them to locate and eliminate the child. Joseph is warned in a dream and flees to Egypt, fulfilling Hosea 11:1. Herod massacres …

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Other Translations

ASV

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written through the prophet,

YLT

And they said to him, `In Beth-Lehem of Judea, for thus it hath been written through the prophet,

BBE

And they said to him, In Beth-lehem of Judaea; for so it is said in the writings of the prophet,

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