Matthew 2:3

"“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”"

Key Reflection

The wise men's question in Matthew 2:3, “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him,” highlights both their belief in the significance of this newborn king and the astrological signs they observed. In first-century Jewish culture, kingship was often linked with divine approval and miraculous phenomena, making the appearance of a new star a significant event that prompted these learned men to seek out the infant king who would receive such heavenly validation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. Had heard these things. Had heard of their coming, and of the star, and of the design of their coming. He was troubled. Herod had obtained the kingdom by great crimes, and by shedding much blood. He was, therefore, easily alarmed by any remarkable appearances; and the fact that this star appeared, and that it was regarded as proof that the King of the Jews was born, alarmed him. Besides, it was a common expectation that the Messiah was about to appear, and he feared that his reign was about to come to an end. He, therefore, began to inquire in what way he might secure his own safety, and the permanency of his government. All Jerusalem.

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