John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:3
3 When Herod the king had heard these things , he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Ver. 3. When Herod the King heard these things he was troubled ] At that wherein the sages and shepherds rejoiced. It is fair weather with the saints when foulest with the wicked. Abraham stands upon the hill, and seeth the smoke of the cities ascend like a furnace. "Behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:3
Matthew 2:3Herod.Herod1. Blind.2. Luxurious.3. Revengeful.4. Flattered.5. An habitual sinner. (J. M. Ashley.)1. The shortness of kingdoms.2. The fear of an evil conscience.3. Various uses of Holy Scripture.4. The disposition and temper of the world.5. The conditions of an acceptable offering. The magi offered(1) their best gifts;(2) sincerely opened their treasures;(3) of their own substance,(4) with humility, without pomp;(5) their hearts with their gifts;(6) the care and prudence of God;(7)... read more