places in the bible: Bethlehem by ric Gustafson
Bethlehem in the Hebrew means ' House of Bread'.
Bethlehem is located on the West Bank in a Palestinian controlled area between Israel and Jordan. Bethlehem is six miles south of the Old City of Jerusalem.
There are many bible passages referring to this town. These include Genesis 35:19, Ruth 1:22, I Samuel 16:1 and Matthew 2:6
Naomi, Ruth, Boaz and their grandson Jesse would call Bethlehem home.
This town's most significant event was the birth of Jesus which was proclaimed by angels, shepherds and wise men.
Much of the town was destroyed by the Ottomans but is now revered as a holy city.
research help: ' 40 fascinating places of the Bible' by Ellen Caughey
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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