1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men2:1. Or "Magi." These are believed to be religious priest-rulers, probably from Persia, who studied the stars. came from the east to Jerusalem.
2 "Where is the King of the Jews who has been born?" they asked. "We saw his star in the east and we’ve come to worship him."
11 They went into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. They bowed and worshiped him. Then they opened their bags of treasure and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
16 When Herod realized he’d been fooled by the wise men, he got very angry. He sent men to kill all the young boys in Bethlehem and the regions nearby who were two years old and under. This was based on the time frame he’d discovered from the wise men.2:16. In other words, it had been up to two years previously that the star had first appeared to the wise men.