Matthew 2:1

1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi2:1 Traditionally wise men from the east came to Jerusalem

1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, 2:1 A caste of educated men specializing in astronomy, astrology, and natural sciencemagi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,

1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, A caste of wise men specializing in astronomy, astrology, and natural sciencemagi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of 2:1 Herod the Great was born into a prominent, wealthy family in Idumea (the area formerly known as Edom, the land of Esau’s descendants) and some archeological evidence indicates he considered himself Jewish.Herod the king (Herod the Great), 2:1 Gr magoi; these were educated men who specialized in astronomy, astrology, and the natural sciences. The magi were witnesses to the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus.magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,

1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

1Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea. This happened while Herod was king of Judea. After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem.