Wait, which Bethlehem was it again?

Bethlehem of Judah wasn't a very important place. It had been mentioned a few times, but mostly it was nothing. At least, until the most important person ever to exist was born there.

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. (Micah 5:2)

What happened 700 years ago?

Well, technically since today is still 2024 (for a few more days), we should be looking at the year 1324. But nothing really interest…