The prophet Micah foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). While Matthew's Gospel explicitly states that Jesus was born there (Matthew 2:1), what is the significance of Bethlehem in relation to the Davidic covenant and messianic expectations?
Reference: Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:12-16