The term will be completely redefined by the gospel story of Jesus. The prophecy is fulfilled “today,” an emphasis throughout Luke (4:21; 5:26; 19:5, 9; 23:43). “Today” connects to the yesterday of God’s promises and Old Testament prophecies, which are now being fulfilled. The “town of David” is identified as Jerusalem in 2 Sam 5:7, 9, but Bethlehem is closely associated with David (1 Sam 17:12–16; 17:58; 20:6, 28–29; John 7:42). According to Mic 5:2, it is one of the little clans of Judah, but this
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