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Bethlehem, Ephrathah

Facts

Bethlehem was a small city in the land of Israel, near the city of Jerusalem. It was also known as "Ephrathah," which was probably its original name.

• Bethlehem has been called the "city of David," since King David was born there.
• The prophet Micah said that the Messiah would come from "Bethlehem Ephrathah."
• Fulfilling that prophecy, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, many years later.
• The name "Bethlehem" means "house of bread" or "house of food."