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Bethlehem
Also known as: Ephrathah · City of David
- Scripture
- Old & New Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
- Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine
In the Bible
Birthplace of David and of Jesus Christ; Rachel’s tomb nearby.
Where it is now
Church of the Nativity marks the traditional cave of Christ’s birth; a major pilgrimage site.
Key events
- ✦Birth of Jesus
- ✦David anointed king