1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
1. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem ― Bethlehem (בית לחם) means ‘house of bread’. Bethlehem is a two-hour walk from Jerusalem. The following events take place after the birth of Jesus estimated to be around ~6 BCE.
in the days of King Herod ― Herod the Great, ruled Judea from 34 BCE until his death in 2 BCE. Herod's rule was characterized by political intrigue and brutality. Herod's paranoia and the violent suppression of any perceived threats to his power contributed to his reputation as a tyrant along with his heavy taxation and forced labor.[1]
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