Bethlehem - Wikipedia
WEBBethlehem (/ ˈ b ɛ θ l ɪ h ɛ m /; Arabic: بيت لحم, Bayt Laḥm, pronunciation ⓘ; Hebrew: בֵּית לֶחֶם Bēṯ Leḥem) is a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank of the State of Palestine, located about ten kilometres (six miles) south of Jerusalem.
7 Things to Know about Bethlehem, the Birthplace of Jesus
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Is it any wonder that God chose Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus, our Savior? He is “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Why Is Bethlehem Still Relevant? Bethlehem is the home to over 27,000 residents today. Those who live in Bethlehem are considered citizens of Palestine.
Bethlehem | History, People, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Bethlehem, town in the West Bank, situated in the Judaean Hills 5 miles (8 km) south of Jerusalem. According to the Gospels (Matthew 2; Luke 2), Bethlehem was the site of the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Bethlehem Is Jesus' Birthplace and the City of David
WEBSep 14, 2020 · The city of Bethlehem, located about six miles southwest of Jerusalem, is the birthplace of our Savior Jesus Christ. Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," was also the renowned City of David.
City of Bethlehem
WEBBethlehem is a city of 75,000 people in eastern Pennsylvania – a city known for its rich colonial and industrial history. Today Bethlehem is experiencing an economic and cultural renaissance promising a future as bright as the city’s past.
What was Bethlehem like when Jesus was born? - Church News
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, then, literally occurred in the shadow of Herod’s reign — within sight of Herodion — while at the same time posing a divine challenge to it by bringing forth the ultimate royal messiah born in the village of David.
Christ's Birthplace Bethlehem Has Surprising History
WEBDec 22, 2017 · Christ’s birthplace is the site of modern uprisings and groundbreaking prehistoric art. Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little ...
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