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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
Had heard these things. He had heard of their coming, of the star, and of the purpose of their coming.
He was troubled. He…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:3
He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him (εταραχθη κα πασα Ιεροσολυμα μετ' αυτου). Those familiar with the story of Herod the G…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:3
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:3
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
Herod the king was troubled. Herod was not unfamiliar with the predictions that promised the Jews a King who would restore their distressi…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
When Herod the king had heard these things
That is, the report made by the wise men of the appearance of an unusual …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:3–8
13th Century
Philosopher
Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented:
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