Wise Men Visit Herod

Date: -3 (1D)

Locations: Jerusalem

Participants: Herod

Scripture References

• Matthew 2:1 — Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
• Matthew 2:2 — Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
• Matthew 2:3 — When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
• Matthew 2:4 — And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
• Matthew 2:5 — And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
• Matthew 2:6 — And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
• Matthew 2:7 — Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
• Matthew 2:8 — And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Last updated: May 6, 2021