Mat 2:1 | NET2full | STEP | After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea , in the time of King Herod , wise men from the East came to Jerusalem

Matthew 2:1

The Visit of the Wise Men

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time ^{▼▼tn Grk “in the days.”} of King Herod, ^{▼▼sn King Herod was Herod the Great, who ruled Judea (with the support of Rome) from 37 b.c. until he died in 4 b.c. He was known for his extensive building projects (including the temple in Jerusalem) and for his cruelty.} wise men ^{▼▼sn The Greek term here, sometimes transliterated into English as magi, describes a class of wise men and priests who were astrologers (L&N 32.40).} from the East came to Jerusalem