Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
A governor
General references
Bible References
Thou
Matthew 2:1
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod. Astrologers arrived in Jerusalem from the east.
Micah 5:2
You Bethlehem Ephrathah who are little to be among the thousands of Judah. Out of you one will come to me who is to be ruler in Israel! His origin is from of old, from everlasting (days of antiquity) (ancient times).
John 7:42
Do the Scriptures say that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?
A governor
Matthew 28:18
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Genesis 49:10
The royal scepter shall not depart from Judah. His descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute and bow in obedience before him. This, until Shiloh comes and all will obey him.
Numbers 24:19
One from Jacob will have dominion and will destroy the remnant from the city.
1 Chronicles 5:2
and though Judah was the strongest of his brothers and a ruler came from him, the rights of the firstborn belonged to Joseph
Psalm 2:1
Why do the nations conspire together and rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Ephesians 1:22
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
Colossians 1:18
He is the head of the body, the congregation. He is the beginning (commencement), the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (first place).
Revelation 2:27
He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father.
Revelation 11:15
The seventh angel blew his trumpet. There were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our God's, and his Christ will rule as king forever and ever.
Rule
Psalm 78:71
He brought him from tending the ewes that had lambs so that David could be the shepherd of the people of Jacob, of Israel, the people who belonged to Jehovah.
Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
Jeremiah 23:4
I will also raise up shepherds over them who will tend them. They will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing, proclaims Jehovah.
Ezekiel 34:23
I will place one shepherd over them, my servant David. He will take care of them. He will take care of them and be their shepherd.
Ezekiel 37:24
My servant David will be their king. All of them will have one shepherd. They will live by my rules, and they will obey my laws.
General references
John 12:10
The chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death.