BIBLE PHOTOGRAPHS
BETHLEHEM
In this city the Lord Jesus Christ was born.
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This photograph shows rocky hills and shepherds’ fields in the foreground, with the modern city of Bethlehem in the background.
Significant Events:
Rachel was buried near here (Gen. 35:16-20). Ruth and Boaz lived here (Ruth 1:19-2:4). King David was born and anointed king here (1 Sam. 16:1-13). The Savior was born here, and the shepherds and the wise men worshiped him (Matt. 2:1-11; Luke 2:4-16). (See Bible Dictionary, “Bethlehem.”)
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