The answer is: Nazareth

Matt 2:23 - and so the prophecy that he shall be called a Nazarene wsa fulfilled.

Ah, Nazareth! This humble town oftentimes felt overshadowed by Jerusalem's grandeur and heritage. Interestingly, Nazareth wasn't mentioned in the Old Testament, which makes its place in the New Testament even more intriguing. The angel Gabriel announcing God's plan lands us right at this unassuming location.

One might imagine Jesus' formative years here amidst the rolling hills and agricultural landscapes of Galilee, a perfect backdrop for learning and growth. He grew up immersed in everyday life, making it easy for those in his community to relate to him—making the astonishing claims that followed all the more powerful!

Naturally, you may wonder about that prophetic slip saying he would be called a Nazarene (Matthew 2:23). The connection may not be direct, but scholars believe it echoes Linz, an old prophecy from several sources signifying that the Messiah would come from a lowly background. Remember that in Baruch 3:36-37, there’s a prophetic anticipation of the Messiah being associated with a “low place,” amplifying hem the connection to Nazareth.

Also, let's tap into its gritty reputation; calling someone a Nazarene was sometimes insinuative. For example, in John 1:46, Nathaniel sceptically exclaimed, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” This adds layers to how Jesus, the humble carpenter's son, turned the world upside down through bigger-than-life action rather than a status symbol. Quite the twist in what it means to “be raised”!