Mateus 2

The Visit of the Magi

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of *2:1 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.Herod the king (Herod the Great), *2:1 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.magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, 2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star *2:2 Or at its rising.in the east and have come to worship Him." [Num 24:17; Jer 23:5; Zech 9:9]