The Star of Bethlehem
Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Yeshua was born in Beit Lehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east
came to Yershala’im saying, “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to bow down to him.”
Matthew 2:3-6 When Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Yerushala’im with him. Gathering together all the chief Kohanim and Torah scholars of the people, he asked them where the Messiah would be born. They said to him, “In Beit Lehem of Judea, for that is what is written by the prophet, You Beit Lehem, land of Judea, are in no way least among the rulers of Judea. For out of you will come forth a ruler, who will shepherd My people Israel.” (Mic. 5:1; 2Sam. 5:2; Ps.78:70-71)
Matthew 2:9-10 Having listened to the king, they went their way. And the star which they had seen in the east went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was! When they saw the star, they were filled with great joy.
Matthew 2:11 They came into the house, saw the young child with Miryam his mother, and they fell down and bowed down before him. Opening their treasures, they presented presents to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (1 Kgs. 4:21; Sir. 24:15)
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What was the star of Bethlehem? Source: “The Christmas Star”, John Mosley