^a Isaiah 60:6 LXX ".. and they will anounce the salvation of the Lord"

^c

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b Gk. ἐν τῇ ἀνατολῇ. Wikipedia: According to modern translations, the magi told Herod that they saw the star at its rising, which suggests an astronomical event - heliacal rising. The traditional translation of this phrase was in the East, that is, when the magi were still resident in their eastern homelands. This interpretation is less likely because the Greek word for east used in this passage is singular, yet plural in those passages where it refers to the magi's homelands.

^c The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b Gk. ἐν τῆι ἀνατολῆι. Wikipedia: According to modern translations, the magi told Herod that they saw the star at its rising, which suggests an astronomical event - heliacal rising. The traditional translation of this phrase was in the East, that is, when the magi were still resident in their eastern homelands. This interpretation is less likely because the Greek word for east used in this passage is singular, yet plural in those passages where it refers to the magi's homelands.

^c The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b Wikipedia: According to modern translations, the magi told Herod that they saw the star at its rising, which suggests an astronomical event - heliacal rising. The traditional translation of this phrase was in the East, that is, when the magi were still resident in their eastern homelands. This interpretation is less likely because the Greek word for east used in this passage is singular, yet plural in those passages where it refers to the magi's homelands.

^c The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b Wikipedia: According to modern translations, the magi told Herod that they saw the star at its rising, which suggests an astronomical event - hliacal rising. The traditional translation of this phrase was in the East, that is, when the magi were still resident in their eastern homelands. This interpretation is less likely because the Greek word for east used in this passage is singular, yet plural in those passages where it refers to the magi's homelands.

^c The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b Wikipedia: According to modern translations, the magi told Herod that they saw the star at its rising, which suggests an astronomical event - hliacal rising. The traditional translation of this phrase was in the East, that is, when the magi were still resident in their eastern homelands. This interpretation is less likely because the Greek word for east used in this passage is singular, yet plural in those passages where it refers to the magi's homelands.

^c The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics of the Star of Bethlehem in Mt. 2: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics in Mt. 2 of the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicate that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics in Mt. 2 of the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah may indicates that they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine characteristics in Mt. 2 of the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they may have been Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star) [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they may have been Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars (i.e., it was not a polar star)[Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they may have been Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., it was not a spectacular astronomical object such as a meteor, comet, or nova, but normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they may have been Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., they were normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they may have been Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., they were normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:2]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., they were normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:3, 7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., they were normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., these events took place over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., they were normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., events over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., events over a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (i.e., normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time (i.e., a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared (normal astronomical events which had significance only when explained by experts) [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time (a span of time sufficient for the Magi to see them both from the East and upon their arrival in Jerusalem) [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 which must be met for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for identifying the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications based on Mt. 2 for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net gives nine qualifications based on Mt. 2 for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified Kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified Kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1, 9]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications in Mt. 2 for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signified birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signified Kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signfied birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signfied Kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^b The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^b BethlehemStar.net identifies nine qualifications for any celestial phenomena to be considered to be the Star of Bethlehem: 1. It signfied birth [Mt. 2:2]. 2. It signfied Kingship [Mt. 2:2]. 3. It had a connection with the Jewish nation [Mt. 2:2]. 4. It rose in the east, like other stars [Mt. 2:4]. 5. It appeared at a precise time [Mt. 2:7]. 6. Herod didn't know when it appeared [Mt. 2:7]. 7. It endured over time [Mt. 2:1]. 8. It was ahead of the Magi as they went south from Jerusalem to Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9]. 9. It stopped over Bethlehem [Mt. 2:9].

^a The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah indicates that they were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a The magi's interest in the Jewish Messiah, probably means they were Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a The magi were probably Jewish like Daniel. See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon (ESV).

^a The magi were probably Jewish. (See Dn. 2:48: Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him...chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon [ESV].)