Bible Cross References
Jesus
Matthew 1:25
But he had no sexual relations with her before she gave birth to her son. And Joseph named him Jesus.
Luke 2:4-7
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Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, the birthplace of King David. Joseph went there because he was a descendant of David.
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He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant,
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and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby.
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She gave birth to her first son, wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger---there was no room for them to stay in the inn.
Bethlehem
Matthew 2:5
"In the town of Bethlehem in Judea," they answered. "For this is what the prophet wrote:
Micah 5:2
The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times."
Luke 2:11
This very day in David's town your Savior was born---Christ the Lord!
Luke 2:15
When the angels went away from them back into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us."
John 7:42
The scripture says that the Messiah will be a descendant of King David and will be born in Bethlehem, the town where David lived."
Herod
Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard about this, he was very upset, and so was everyone else in Jerusalem.
Matthew 2:19
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt
Genesis 49:10
Judah will hold the royal scepter, And his descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute And bow in obedience before him.
Daniel 9:24
"Seven times seventy years is the length of time God has set for freeing your people and your holy city from sin and evil. Sin will be forgiven and eternal justice established, so that the vision and the prophecy will come true, and the holy Temple will be rededicated.
Daniel 9:25
Note this and understand it: From the time the command is given to rebuild Jerusalem until God's chosen leader comes, seven times seven years will pass. Jerusalem will be rebuilt with streets and strong defenses, and will stand for seven times sixty-two years, but this will be a time of troubles.
Haggai 2:6-9
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"Before long I will shake heaven and earth, land and sea.
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I will overthrow all the nations, and their treasures will be brought here, and the Temple will be filled with wealth.
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All the silver and gold of the world is mine.
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The new Temple will be more splendid than the old one, and there I will give my people prosperity and peace." The LORD Almighty has spoken.
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Genesis 10:30
The land in which they lived extended from Mesha to Sephar in the eastern hill country.
Genesis 25:6
but while he was still alive, he gave presents to the sons his other wives had borne him. Then he sent these sons to the land of the East, away from his son Isaac.
1 Kings 4:30
Solomon was wiser than the wise men of the East or the wise men of Egypt.
Job 1:3
and owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, one thousand head of cattle, and five hundred donkeys. He also had a large number of servants and was the richest man in the East.
Psalm 72:9-12
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The peoples of the desert will bow down before him; his enemies will throw themselves to the ground.
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The kings of Spain and of the islands will offer him gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring him offerings.
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All kings will bow down before him; all nations will serve him.
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He rescues the poor who call to him, and those who are needy and neglected.
Isaiah 11:10
A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be a symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honor.
Isaiah 60:1-22
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Arise, Jerusalem, and shine like the sun; The glory of the LORD is shining on you!
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Other nations will be covered by darkness, But on you the light of the LORD will shine; The brightness of his presence will be with you.
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Nations will be drawn to your light, And kings to the dawning of your new day.
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Look around you and see what is happening: Your people are gathering to come home! Your sons will come from far away; Your daughters will be carried like children.
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You will see this and be filled with joy; You will tremble with excitement. The wealth of the nations will be brought to you; From across the sea their riches will come.
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Great caravans of camels will come, from Midian and Ephah. They will come from Sheba, bringing gold and incense. People will tell the good news of what the LORD has done!
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All the sheep of Kedar and Nebaioth Will be brought to you as sacrifices And offered on the altar to please the LORD. The LORD will make his Temple more glorious than ever.
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What are these ships that skim along like clouds, Like doves returning home?
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They are ships coming from distant lands, Bringing God's people home. They bring with them silver and gold To honor the name of the LORD, The holy God of Israel, Who has made all nations honor his people.
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The LORD says to Jerusalem, "Foreigners will rebuild your walls, And their kings will serve you. In my anger I punished you, But now I will show you my favor and mercy.
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Day and night your gates will be open, So that the kings of the nations May bring you their wealth.
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But nations that do not serve you Will be completely destroyed.
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"The wood of the pine, the juniper, and the cypress, The finest wood from the forests of Lebanon, Will be brought to rebuild you, Jerusalem, To make my Temple beautiful, To make my city glorious.
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The descendants of those who oppressed you will come And bow low to show their respect. All who once despised you will worship at your feet. They will call you 'The City of the LORD,' 'Zion, the City of Israel's Holy God.'
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"You will no longer be forsaken and hated, A city deserted and desolate. I will make you great and beautiful, A place of joy forever and ever.
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Nations and kings will care for you As a mother nurses her child. You will know that I, the LORD, have saved you, That the mighty God of Israel sets you free.
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"I will bring you gold instead of bronze, Silver and bronze instead of iron and wood, And iron instead of stone. Your rulers will no longer oppress you; I will make them rule with justice and peace.
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The sounds of violence will be heard no more; Destruction will not shatter your country again. I will protect and defend you like a wall; You will praise me because I have saved you.
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"No longer will the sun be your light by day Or the moon be your light by night; I, the LORD, will be your eternal light; The light of my glory will shine on you.
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Your days of grief will come to an end. I, the LORD, will be your eternal light, More lasting than the sun and moon.
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Your people will all do what is right, And will possess the land forever. I planted them, I made them, To reveal my greatness to all.
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Even your smallest and humblest family Will become as great as a powerful nation. When the right time comes, I will make this happen quickly. I am the LORD!"