Mat 2:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Visit of the Wise Men This section describes the visit of the wise men (Magi) from the east who came to Jerusalem looking for the newborn King of the Jews. Their journey, the reaction of King Herod, and the gifts they brought to Jesus are all significant. The account shows how Jesus was recognized as a king even by foreigners, fulfilling prophecy and showing God's guidance and protection for His Son. v. 1 : After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, during the time when Herod was king, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem. These wise men, also called Magi, were probably scholars or astrologers from countries far away, possibly Persia or Babylon. They had studied the stars and believed that a new star meant a great king was born in Israel. Their coming shows that Jesus was important not only for the Jews but for all nations.

‏ Matthew 2:1-2

The Visit of the Wise Men

This section describes the visit of the wise men (Magi) from the east who came to Jerusalem looking for the newborn King of the Jews. Their journey, the reaction of King Herod, and the gifts they brought to Jesus are all significant. The account shows how Jesus was recognized as a king even by foreigners, fulfilling prophecy and showing God's guidance and protection for His Son.

v. 1: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, during the time when Herod was king, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem. These wise men, also called Magi, were probably scholars or astrologers from countries far away, possibly Persia or Babylon. They had studied the stars and believed that a new star meant a great king was born in Israel. Their coming shows that Jesus was important not only for the Jews but for all nations.

v. 2: The wise men asked, “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Their question troubled Jerusalem, especially King Herod. The wise men showed great faith—they traveled a long distance because they believed God had sent a sign. Their desire was to worship Jesus, showing that He is worthy of honor from all people, not just from His own nation (Isaiah 60:3 ^a).