He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him (εταραχθη κα πασα Ιεροσολυμα μετ' αυτου). Those familiar with the story of Herod the G…

Had heard these things. He had heard of their coming, of the star, and of the purpose of their coming.

He was troubled. He…

Herod the king—When the Magi reached Jerusalem, the atmosphere was thick with fear and rumors. The old king, whose title had been …

For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled…

St. Augustine of Hippo: As the Magi seek a Redeemer, so Herod fears a successor.

In contrast with the Magi’s desire to worship the King of the Jews, Herod was deeply troubled. In this “all Jerusalem” joined him, not because most…

Herod the king was troubled. Herod was not unfamiliar with the predictions that promised the Jews a King who would restore their distressi…

When Herod the king had heard these things
That is, the report made by the wise men of the appearance of an unusual …

Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use the most diligence, and learn the most about Christ and His salvation. Bu…

Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented: