Bethlehem

Geographical Setting

Biblical Region: Judea · Modern Location: Bethlehem, West Bank · Coordinates: 31.7, 35.2 · Location Precision: confirmed

Connected Biblical Figures

• Boaz (lived at)
• Chilion (born at)
• Chimham (lived at)
• David (born at)
• Elimelech (born at)
• Herod the Great (traveled to)
• Ibzan the Judge (lived at)
• Jesus (born at)
• Jonathan son of Gershom (born at)
• Mahlon (born at)
• Ruth (lived at)

Events at this Location

• David is anointed
• Jesus is born in Bethlehem
• Ruth and Boaz marry in Bethlehem
• Boaz redeems Ruth and Naomi at the gate of Bethlehem
• The Three Mighty Men Break Through to the Well of Bethlehem

Associated Journeys

• David: from Bethlehem to Jerusalem
• The Nativity and Flight: From Nazareth to the Judean Hills, Bethlehem, and Egypt
• The Return of Naomi and Ruth: From Moab to Bethlehem
• Samuel's Judge Circuit in Israel

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