3) Actually though, the priests and teachers of the law did not make a mistake in conveying the meaning: small Bethlehem is NOT least in importance for the ruler who will come from there. See Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties p.318-319 and When Critics Ask p.327 for complementary answers.
3) Hata hivyo, makuhani na waalimu wa sheria hawakuwa wanafanya makosa wakati wanawasilisha maana: mji mdogo wa Bethlehemu HAUKUWA na umuhimu mdogo zaidi ya miji mingine yote kwa sababu mtawala atakakuja kutoka humo.