Cross References When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, Genesis 41:8 And when morning was come, being struck with fear, he sent to all the interpreters of Egypt, and to all the wise men: and they being called for, he told them his dream, and there was not any one that could interpret it. Judges 17:7 There was also another young man of Bethlehem Juda, of the kindred thereof: and he was a Levite, and dwelt there. Micah 5:2 Now shalt thou be laid waste, O daughter of the robber: they have laid siege against us, with a rod shall they strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. Matthew 2:5 But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet: Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, privately calling the wise men learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them; Matthew 2:16 Then Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry: and sending killed all the menchildren that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Luke 1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zachary, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth. Luke 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, Jesus. Matthew 1:25 And he knew her not, till she brought forth her first born son: and he called his name Jesus. Luke 2:4-7 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David. . . . Bethlehem. Matthew 2:5 But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet: Micah 5:2 Now shalt thou be laid waste, O daughter of the robber: they have laid siege against us, with a rod shall they strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. Luke 2:11,15 For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. . . . John 7:42 Doth not the scripture say: That Christ cometh of the seed of David and from Bethlehem the town where David was? Herod. Matthew 2:3,19 And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. . . . Genesis 49:10 The sceptre shall not be taken away from Juda, nor a ruler from his thigh, till he come that is to be sent, and he shall be the expectation of nations. Daniel 9:24,25 Seventy weeks are shortened upon thy people, and upon thy holy city, that transgression may be finished, and sin may have an end, and iniquity may be abolished; and everlasting justice may be brought; and vision and prophecy may be fulfilled; and the Saint of saints may be anointed. . . . Haggai 2:6-9 For thus saith the Lord of hosts: Yet one little while, and I will move the heaven and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land. . . . from. Genesis 10:30 And their dwelling was from Messa as we go on as far as Sephar, a mountain in the east. Genesis 25:6 And to the children of the concubines he gave gifts, and separated them from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, to the east country. 1 Kings 4:30 And the wisdom of Solomon surpassed the wisdom of all the Orientals, and of the Egyptians; Job 1:3 And his possession was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a family exceedingly great: and this man was great among all the people of the east. Psalm 72:9-12 Before him the Ethiopians shall fall down: and his enemies shall lick the ground. . . . Isaiah 11:10 In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious. Isaiah 60:1-9 Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem: for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. . . . Context The Pilgrimage of the Magi1When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, 2Saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and are come to adore him.… Lexicon Afterδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. was born γεννηθέντος (gennēthentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Bethlehem Βηθλέεμ (Bēthleem) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 965: Bethlehem, a town of Judea. Of Hebrew origin; Bethleem, a place in Palestine. in Judea, Ἰουδαίας (Ioudaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2449: Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. during ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] time ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of King βασιλέως (basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Herod, Ἡρῴδου (Hērōdou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2264: Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. Magi μάγοι (magoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3097: A sorcerer, a magician, a wizard. Of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician. from [the] ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. east ἀνατολῶν (anatolōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 395: From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east. arrived παρεγένοντο (paregenonto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma Additional Translations After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, Now Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Now Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, behold magi from the east arrived at Jerusalem, saying, Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, Now, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Now after the birth of Jesus, which took place at Bethlehem in Judaea in the reign of King Herod, excitement was produced in Jerusalem by the arrival of certain Magi from the east, Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, lo, mages from the east came to Jerusalem, Jump to Previous Arrival Arrived Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Birth Born East Excitement Herod Jerusalem Jesus Judaea Judea Magi Produced Reign Time WiseJump to Next Arrival Arrived Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Birth Born East Excitement Herod Jerusalem Jesus Judaea Judea Magi Produced Reign Time WiseExternal Links Matthew 2:1 NIVMatthew 2:1 NLT Matthew 2:1 ESV Matthew 2:1 NASB Matthew 2:1 ASV Matthew 2:1 Bible Apps Matthew 2:1 Biblia Paralela Matthew 2:1 Chinese Bible Matthew 2:1 French Bible Matthew 2:1 German Bible Alphabetical: After arrived Bethlehem born came days during east from Herod in Jerusalem Jesus Judea King Magi Now of saying the time to was NT Gospels: Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matt. 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