Matthew 2:1 — Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (He… — AMP | maBible
Read Matthew 2:1 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Matthew 2.1, Matthew 2v1, Mt. 2:1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,
Other reference formats: Matthew 2.1, Matthew 2v1, Mt. 2:1.
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,
Notes and references
Herod the Great was born into a prominent, wealthy family in Idumea (the area formerly known as Edom, the land of Esau’s descendants) and some archeological evidence indicates he considered himself Jewish.
Gr magoi; these were educated men who specialized in astronomy, astrology, and the natural sciences. The magi were witnesses to the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus.
About this book
Author: Matthieu · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Marie, Joseph, père de Jésus, Les trois mages, Hérode, Matthieu