The Messiah Is Born

Herod asked them where the Messiah was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written. — Matthew 2:5

King Herod asked the Magi where Jesus would be born.

He did not want another king to threaten his kingdom or  power.

But he pretended to be interested in the new baby king.

The wise men told him where Jesus would be found.

They had followed the writings of the prophet Isaiah and knew where Jesus would be.