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Matthew 2

Matthew 2:3

The Pilgrimage of the Magi · Matthew 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
Traditional
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Literal
And King Herod, having heard, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Latin
Audiens autem Herodes rex, turbatus est, et omnis Jerosolyma cum illo.

Original

Greek
English
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Notes

Matthew 2:3

It worried Herod very much because he thought this child might challenge him as King of the Jews.

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

  • his family history and birth (chapter 1), and

  • the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Events

Parallels

Micah 5:1–6

People

Herod: The Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Astrology Astronomy Bethlehem Census Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Magi Star in the East

Topics

Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to The Magi (Wise Men from the East) Heathen: The Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod the Great) Jesus, the Christ: Magi (The Wise Men from the East) Visit (At Bethlehem) Magi: The Wise Men from the East Who Visited Jesus As an Infant Miracles: Catalogue of The Appearance of the Star Over Bethlehem Prophecies Respecting Christ: Great Persons Coming to Adore Him: Fulfilled Wisdom of the Magi (Wise Men from the East) Wise Men of the East (The Magi)