CHAPTER EXPLORER
Matthew 2
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23 verses in KJV · 320 outgoing cross-reference links
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Opening verses of Matthew 2 (KJV)
2:1 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,
2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
2:3 When Herod the king had heard [these things], he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Historical / attribution context
Traditional writer attribution: Matthew
Approximate study chronology: c. 4 BC
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G3813paidionchild · 9 occurrencesG2264HērōdēsHerod · 9 occurrencesG965BēthleemBethlehem · 5 occurrencesG3384mētērmother · 5 occurrencesG2064erchomaito come/go · 5 occurrencesG1492eidōto perceive: understand · 5 occurrencesG1223diathrough/because of · 5 occurrencesG935basileusking · 4 occurrencesG792astērstar · 4 occurrencesG4396prophētēsprophet · 4 occurrencesG402anachōreōto leave · 4 occurrencesG3956pasall · 4 occurrencesG3880paralambanōto take · 4 occurrencesG3677onardream · 4 occurrences
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