en_tn_condensed/mat/02/04.md

## translationWords

* [[en:tw:bethlehem]]
* [[en:tw:chiefpriests]]
* [[en:tw:christ]]
* [[en:tw:herodthegreat]]
* [[en:tw:israel]]
* [[en:tw:judea]]
* [[en:tw:prophet]]
* [[en:tw:scribe]]
* [[en:tw:shepherd]]

## translationNotes

* 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: [[en:ta:vol2: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: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_apostrophe]]) (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_litotes]])