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Luke 2:4

Author:: The Lord Will Editorial Team
Reviewed by:: Ugo Candido, Engineer
Last updated:: May 21, 2026
Category:: New Testament

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luke 2:4 — KJV

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About Luke 2:4

Luke 2:4 sets its narrative in Bethlehem, grounding its spiritual message in the physical world. This verse from Luke illustrates how geography and faith are interwoven throughout Scripture.

Biblical Places in This Verse

Bethlehem
city · Palestine
Bethlehem — 'house of bread' in Hebrew — is the birthplace of both King David and Jesus Christ. The prophet Micah predicted over 700 years in advance that the ruler of Israel would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), a prophecy fulfilled when Mary and Joseph travelled there for the census.

How to Apply Luke 2:4

Study Luke 2:4 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Luke. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.