Matthew 2:7

Then Herod [Heroic] secretly called the Magi [Conjurer] (Persian King makers, Astrologers), and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

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In The King James Version

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

In Context

6+ 2:6. MP: Messiah is born of the tribe of Judah. (Mic 5:2) ‘You Bethlehem [House of Bread], land of Judah [Praised], 2 are in no way least among the princes of Judah [Praised]: 1 for out of you shall come a governor, 2 who shall shepherd + 2:6. Quoted from Mic 5:2, 5:4 my people, Israel [God prevails].’”

8He sent them to Bethlehem [House of Bread], and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”

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Cross References

Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, 2 but his heart was war. 1 His words were softer than oil, 2 yet they were drawn swords. 1

Psalms 83:3They conspire with cunning against your people. 2 They plot against your cherished ones. 1

Matthew Henry on Matthew 2:2-9

The Wise Men Come to Jerusalem. 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 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. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 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. 5 And… Read the whole commentary →

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