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The birth of Jesus
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph, during the reign of Herod the Great. Luke records the manger and the angels' announcement to shepherds; Matthew records Joseph's obedience and the visit of the magi.
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Matthew 2:6
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Connections around Micah 5:2
The birth of Jesus explicitly fulfills Micah 5:2
Explicit fulfillmentHigh confidenceMatthew frames the Bethlehem birth as the answer to the question "where is the Christ to be born?" using Micah.
Evidence:Matthew 2:6 quotes Micah 5:2
Direct quotationHigh confidenceWhen Herod asks where the Christ is to be born, the chief priests and scribes answer by quoting Micah's word about Bethlehem. Matthew presents the quotation as the accepted reading of the prophecy.
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