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@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ The chief priests and scribes of the people quote the prophet Micah to show that
 
 # you, Bethlehem, ... are not the least among the rulers of Judah
 
-Micah was speaking to the people of Bethlehem as if they were with him but they were not. Also, "are not the least" can be translated with a positive phrase. Alternate translation: "you, people of Bethlehem, ... your town is among the most important towns in Judah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-apostrophe]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes]])
+"you, people of Bethlehem, ... your town is among the most important towns in Judah"
 
 # who will shepherd my people Israel
 
-Micah speaks of this ruler as a shepherd. This means he will lead and care for the people. Alternate translation: "who will lead my people Israel as a shepherd leads his sheep" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
+"who will lead my people Israel as a shepherd leads his sheep"