Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
What it says
Bethlehem Ephrathah, though small, will produce a ruler for Israel whose origins are from ancient days.
What it is doing
This verse anchors future kingship in God's surprising choice and ancient purpose.
In context
1Now, O daughter of troops, 2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, 3Therefore Israel will be abandoned 4He will stand and shepherd His flock 5And He will be our peace 6And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword,