Bible Location

Bethlehem

1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

This Bethlehem entry refers to the town in Zebulun, not the famous Bethlehem of Judah associated with David and Jesus. It is important because it preserves a second, much less prominent Bethlehem in the northern tribal territory. First appears in Josh 19:15.1

Coordinates

32.74, 35.19

First appears

Josh 19:15

AI summary: When readers see Bethlehem, they usually think of Judah, David, and the birth of Jesus, but this entry points to a different place altogether. Its single reference shows that Zebulun also had a town by this name. That makes the page important chiefly for distinction and accuracy rather than for a large narrative role. The cross references present this Bethlehem as a northern settlement whose significance lies in being carefully distinguished from Bethlehem of Judah.1

Latitude

32.74

Longitude

35.19

Bible references

1