Bethlehem - Wikipedia
WEBBethlehem ( / ˈbɛθlɪhɛm /; 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. It is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate, and as of 2017 had a population of 28,591 people. [2] .
Bethlehem | History, People, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBBethlehem, town in the West Bank, said to be the site of the Nativity of Jesus Christ and birthplace of King David. The town serves as an important center of pilgrimage and tourism, and it has an agricultural market and trade economy that is …
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 Is Jesus' Birthplace and the City of David
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Bethlehem. Known as: Birthplace of Jesus Christ; early Canaanite settlement; City of David. Location: About six miles southwest of Jerusalem, just off the main road from Jerusalem to the Negev. Climate: Typical Mediterranean climate, but milder because of its altitude and nearness to the sea.
Christ's Birthplace Bethlehem Has Surprising History
WEBDec 22, 2017 · Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history even before it became known as the...
Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the ...
WEBBethlehem lies 10 kilometres south of the city of Jerusalem, in the fertile limestone hill country of the Holy Land. Since at least the 2nd century AD people have believed that the place where the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, now stands is where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem summary | Britannica
WEBThe Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Bethlehem . Bethlehem, Arabic Bayt Laḥm, Town (pop., 2005 prelim.: 29,000), West Bank, south of Jerusalem. An ancient town of Judaea, it was the early home of King David.
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