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NASB | Matthew 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking, |
Bible Question: The three Kings who were present at the birth of Jesus. |
Bible Answer: Hi, james! EdB is correct, there's no number stipulated. I want to add that they were not there at the time of birth. Matthew 2:11 notes that: when they saw the child with the mother, they worshiped him. A second passage tells us about Herod giving orders to kill all the boys in Bethehem and its neighborhood (other towns perhaps) who were two years old or younger. Now, the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20, 21) were able to see Christ during the day of His birth. God Bless! |