Matthew 2:6

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.

Thou

Matthew 2:1

Micah 5:2

John 7:42

A governor

Rule

Ezekiel 37:24

General references

John 12:10

Bible References

Thou

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.

Hasn't the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"

A governor

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.

Out of Jacob shall one have dominion, and shall destroy the remnant from the city."

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father:

The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!"

Rule

from following the ewes that have their young, he brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and Israel, his inheritance.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.

I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, says Yahweh.

I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

My servant David shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my ordinances, and observe my statutes, and do them.

General references

But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,