Where Was Jesus Born?

All around the world, we celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25th, Christmas Day. The birthplace of Jesus is Bethlehem in Judea. But what do we really know about this town and location?

Quick Facts
Bethlehem is 10 kilometers south of Jerusalem in Judea, a mountainous region iin the southeast corner of Palestine
Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem where the inns were full and they were given option to stay in a stable, where Jesus was born
Bethlehem was the hometown of King David and the Old Testament prophecy states that the Messiah will be born "in the city of David"
The first church built in Bethlehem was the Church of the Nativity, constructed in AD 327 during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.

What the Bible Says About Bethlehem, Where Jesus Was Born
The question of where Jesus was born is often answered with a city – Bethlehem. We know this from Biblical prophesies and narrative accounts like in Luke 2:4 and Matthew 2:1. But Bible scholars are less sure about specific details involving the setting. Again, we know from Luke’s gospel that Jesus was not born in an inn because there wasn’t room for his parents (Luke 2:7). Let's take a look at some key Scriptures that unfold the importance and details of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

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Originally published November 10, 2025.