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When Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
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A Tyrant's Troubled Heart
Commentators explain that King Herod's trouble was not simple annoyance but deep-seated fear. As a paranoid and illegitimate ruler who had murdered family members to secure his throne, the news of a rightful 'King of the Jews' threatened his power and ambition. His reaction reveals a heart that viewed the Savior as a worldly rival to be eliminated, not a spiritual King to be worshipped.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had heard these things. He had heard of their coming, of the star, and of the purpose of their coming.
He was troubled. He…
He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him (εταραχθη κα πασα Ιεροσολυμα μετ' αυτου). Those familiar with the story of Herod the G…
19th Century
Anglican
Herod the king—When the Magi reached Jerusalem, the atmosphere was thick with fear and rumors. The old king, whose title had been …
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Baptist
Herod is expressly called, “Herod the king.” In that capacity, he is the enemy of our King.
They are in a sad state to whom the Savior is a …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Herod the king was troubled. Herod was not unfamiliar with the predictions that promised the Jews a King who would restore their distressi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented:
