The Magi and Herod Flashcards
Bethlehem was a small _______ and __________ community
Farming and Shepherding
what was king Herod?
the local Jewish king who was a puppet for the Romans.
where did Herod rule?
Jerusalem
What does the Magi ask Herod?
Where is this new ruler?
What were the Magi Following?
A Star
Why was Herod upset at the news of there being a new ruler?
He doesn’t want to be replaced
What did Herod want to do to the new king?
Kill him
Where did the star lead the Magi?
Bethlehem
What were the 3 gifts given to Jesus?
Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
In Josephs 2nd dream what does the Angel tell him?
That King Herod was after Jesus and that he and his family should go to Egypt until Herod died.
Who are the Magi?
3 kings or wisemen