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, 2 Saying, ...

Tricked by the Magi, the wise men whom Herod had sent to determine where the infant was, a raging Herod decreed that all children 2 and under who live near Bethlehem are to be killed.

The reigning king, Herod, knows nothing of the birth of this new King. The Magi likely assumed that the newborn King would be related to the current king, so Herod’s surprise may have confused them.

The Bible story says that wise men came seeking Jesus after his birth. A bumper sticker says “Wise men still seek him.” Another bumper sticker should say “Wise men still ...

Fortunately, the wise men outwitted Herod. After they delivered their gifts to the Holy Family, they didn’t tell Herod where to find the baby. Instead, they went home by another way.

The story of the three Wise Men and King Herod is a parable for our time of poisonous political hostility. Sign Up for Our Ideas Newsletter POV. Subscribe Subscribe. Sections. Home; U.S.

Tricked by the Magi, the wise men whom Herod had sent to determine where the infant was, a raging Herod decreed that all children 2 and under who live near Bethlehem are to be killed. The Gospel of ...