Isn't is amazing that God would select such a tiny village to call forth His Messiah who has always been? The prophet Micah is led to write both names for the village (both the founder of the site and the mother - see 1 Chronicles 2:50 and 4:4) in case it might be missed - it was so small. Not worthy to be a ruler or valued clan of Judah - yet worthy to become the birthplace of the King Eternal. God values what man overlooks!