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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
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The Perfect Time for a King
The mention of "Herod the king" is a crucial theological marker. Commentators explain that Herod, a foreigner appointed by Rome, signified that the scepter of self-rule had departed from Judah. This fulfilled Jacob's ancient prophecy in Genesis 49:10 that the true King, the Messiah, would arrive at precisely such a time. God's sovereign plan unfolded at the exact right moment in history.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When Jesus was born. See the full account of his birth in Luke 2:1-20.
In Bethlehem of Judaea. Bethlehem, the birthplace o…
Now when Jesus was born (του δε Ιησου γεννηθεντος). The fact of the birth of Jesus is stated by the genitive absolute construction…
19th Century
Anglican
In the days of Herod the king — Herod’s death took place in the year of Rome 750 A.U.C., just before the Passover. This year coinc…
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Baptist
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Bethlehem, the place near which Jacob buried Rachel (Genesis 35:19) and Ruth met Boaz (Ruth 1:22–2:6), was preeminently the…
16th Century
Protestant
Now when Jesus had been born—Matthew does not say how it came about that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Spirit of God, who had appointed…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when Jesus was born Several things are here related respecting the birth of Christ, as the place where he was bo…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist discussed Christ’s genealogy; here he intends to show His birth. This is done firstly by the testimony of the Innocents, which begin…
