Mat 2:4 | TNotes | STEP | 2:4 The leading priests had political and religious clout and ministered predominantly in the Temple (see 21:23 ). Herod gathered the teachers of religious law because they were trained to know Old Testament prophecies and were often influential Pharisees.

‏ Matthew 2:4

2:4 ^a The leading priests had political and religious clout and ministered predominantly in the Temple (see 21:23 ^b). Herod gathered the teachers of religious law because they were trained to know Old Testament prophecies and were often influential Pharisees.