1+/-1 = 0 to 2 years “Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.” Matthew 2:4-6 After the wise men worshipped Jesus but did not return to Herod. Therefore he knew the star appeared 1 year already. Herod privately inquired the wise men what time the star appeared. And they said unto him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea’: for thus it is written by the prophet, ‘And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda …: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.’ ” Matthew 2:4-6 “…he demanded of them where Christ should be born. Herod demanded of the chief priest and scribes where Christ should be born and they said:- In Bethlehem of Judea: for it is written by the prophet. (They were Ruled under the Roman Empire) “When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” Matthew 2:3 “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.” Matthew 2:2 King Herod and all Jerusalem were troubled with this news.

Wise men thought that Jesus was born in a palace in Jerusalem “…there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” Matthew 2:1 They saw Jesus’ Star (morning star Venus) in the east and came to worship King of the Jews. STAR OF BETHLEHEM & JESUS THE YOUNG CHILD You could see the Star using Skyglobe (free download) software set to 17th November 0002 AD, 7:14pm

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