What the Kings Knew
Google Images January 6th is celebrated in many parts of the world as Three Kings Day . It commemorates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem. While we generally include the wise men in our Christmas story, the truth is that these men (perhaps not three at all) arrived sometime after the birth of Christ and set in motion one of the most terrible events in Biblical history. But let’s back up a little. The Magi arrived in Jerusalem looking for the king foretold by the star they had been following (Matthew 2:1, 2). Of course, they thought that everyone would know what they were talking about. After all, shouldn’t the birth of a king be public knowledge? When the news came to King Herod’s ears “ ...he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him ” (2:3). It’s understandable why Herod was concerned, less so why the people of Jerusalem were bothered by a few strangers looking for a young child. In any case, Herod consulted his experts. And here’s the rub; “ When he had called together a...