This continues the account of what happened when Jesus was born as the King of the Jews.

## In Bethlehem of Judea ##

Alternative translation: "in the town of Bethlehem of Judea."

## this is what was written by the prophet ##

This can be stated in active voice as "this is what the prophet wrote." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## written by the prophet  ##

Alternative translation: "written by the prophet Micah."

## you, Bethlehem, … are not the least among the leaders of Judah ##

"You who live in Bethlehem, your town is certainly very important" (UDB) or "you, Bethlehem, … are one of the most important cities." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])