Matthieu 2:1-2 BDS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:2

Born a King; died a King; lives a King. The term "king" suggests the three forms in which the Kingship of Christ may be presented: For introduction show what associations of kingship could have been in the minds of the Eastern Magi. The idea of the uprising of world-conquerors had been made familiar by the stories of Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander, and Caesar; and we have the authority of the pagan writer, Suetonius, for the fact that "an ancient and constant opinion had become prevalent all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:2

The individuality of Divine leadings. "We have seen his star in the East." God leads each one in his own way, but the way he chooses is the precisely appropriate way for each one. Simple shepherds, with Scripture associations, are led by angel-testimony and angel-song from the night-skies. Wise Magi, with the astrological associations, are led by the varying appearances of planets and stars in the clear Eastern heavens. Angels, or stars, they do but fit to the differing needs of men. And... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:1

When Jesus was born - See the full account of his birth in Luke 2:1-20.In Bethlehem of Judea - Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, was a small town about six miles south of Jerusalem. The word “Bethlehem” denotes “house of bread” - perhaps given to the place on account of its great fertility. It was also called Ephrata, a word supposed likewise to signify fertility, Genesis 35:19; Ruth 4:11; Psalms 132:6. It was called the city of David Luke 2:4, because it was the city of his nativity, 1Sa... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:2

Where is he ... - There was at that time a prevalent expectation that some remarkable personage was about to appear in Judea. The Jews were anxiously looking for the coming of the Messiah. By computing the time mentioned by Daniel Daniel 9:25-27, they knew that the period was approaching when he would appear. This personage, they supposed would be a temporal prince, and they were expecting that he would deliver them from Roman bondage. It was natural that this expectation should spread into... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:1

Matthew 2:1. Now when Jesus was born It is matter of great doubt when the following remarkable occurrence happened. The received time of celebrating the Epiphany imports that it was within thirteen days of the birth of Christ. But as it is not likely that the star made its appearance till he was born, so it does not seem at all probable that the wise men could have prepared for and accomplished so long a journey in so short a space of time, especially as they tarried some days, at the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:2

Matthew 2:2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews That is, their lawful and hereditary sovereign, Herod not being such. The wise men are under no kind of doubts in their inquiry; but being fully persuaded that he was born, and believing that this was known to all there, they only inquire where he was born. By this inquiry the birth of Christ was more publicly declared to the Jews, and more fully attested; the coming of these grave and understanding persons from a distant... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

11. Herod and the Magi (Matthew 2:1-18)It seems that after the ceremonies in Jerusalem, Joseph and Mary returned with Jesus to Bethlehem. Because most of the travellers had now gone, they were able to move into the house (see Matthew 2:11). Meanwhile, in a country to the east, men known as Magi (people who study the stars) had worked out that a new king was born in Judea and they came to Jerusalem looking for him (Matthew 2:1-2).Herod the Great was ruler of Judea at the time, and he had no... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:1

Jesus. See App-98 . in. Greek. en. App-104 . Bethlehem = house of bread. Five miles south of Jerusalem. One of the fenced cities of Rehoboam, originally called Ephrath (Genesis 35:16 , Genesis 35:19 ). Herod the king. To distinguish him from other Herods. See App-109 . wise men . Greek. magoi. It nowhere says they were Gentiles, or that there were only three, or whether they were priests or kings. The "adoration of the Magi" must have taken place at Nazareth, for the Lord was presented... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:2

Where . . . ? This is the first question in the N.T. See note on the first question in the O.T. (Genesis 3:9 ). is born = has been brought forth: see note on Matthew 1:2 . we have seen = we saw: i.e. we being in the east saw. His star. All questions are settled if we regard this as miraculous. Compare Numbers 24:15-19 . are come = we came. worship = do homage. Greek. proskuneo. See App-137 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:1

MATT. 2Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, Wisemen came from the east to Jerusalem, saying, (Matthew 2:1)Bethlehem of Judaea distinguishes between the two Bethlehems in Israel. One of them was in Zebulun (Joshua 19:15,16) and the other in Judaea. Micah had firmly foretold the birth of the Messiah in the Judean Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). The word BETHLEHEM means "place of bread"; and it seems quite appropriate that "The Bread of Life" should have... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:1

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