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Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany of Our Lord 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star in the east and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him, 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They told h

Herod used his magnificent building projects to strengthen his relationship with Rome and establish himself as the greatest king the Jews ever had. | Odyssey - Ancient History