Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem (house of bread), in the land of Judah (praise), are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel <Mic 5:2>.’
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2 Samuel 5:2
Even in times past, while Saul (desired) was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out (he wrestles with God) and brought them back. And to you the LORD {YHWH} said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”
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ruler, shepherd, people, israel
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