Where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem of Judaea. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king. (Matthew 2:1) (Matthew 2:1, KJV)

Who came from the east to Jerusalem asking about the newborn King of the Jews?

Wise men from the east. Behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? (Matthew 2:1-2) (Matthew 2:1, KJV)

How did Herod react when he heard about the King of the Jews?

He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (Matthew 2:3) (Matthew 2:3, KJV)

What did Herod ask the chief priests and scribes?

Where Christ should be born. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. (Matthew 2:4) (Matthew 2:4, KJV)

Where did they say the Christ would be born?

Bethlehem of Judaea. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet. (Matthew 2:5) (Matthew 2:5, KJV)

What did Herod secretly ask the wise men?

What time the star appeared. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. (Matthew 2:7) (Matthew 2:7, KJV)

What did Herod tell the wise men to do?

Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. (Matthew 2:8) (Matthew 2:8, KJV)

How did the wise men avoid returning to Herod?

They were warned of God in a dream. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. (Matthew 2:12) (Matthew 2:12, KJV)

What did Herod do when he realized the wise men had not returned?

He sent and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under. (Matthew 2:16) (Matthew 2:16, KJV)

What prophecy was fulfilled by the slaughter of the innocents?

Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. (Matthew 2:17-18) (Matthew 2:17, KJV)

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Herod the Great Bible Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. Where was Jesus born?
A: Bethlehem of Judaea — Matthew 2:1
Q2. Who came from the east to Jerusalem asking about the newborn King of the Jews?
A: Wise men from the east — Matthew 2:1
Q3. How did Herod react when he heard about the King of the Jews?
A: He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him — Matthew 2:3
Q4. What did Herod ask the chief priests and scribes?
A: Where Christ should be born — Matthew 2:4
Q5. Where did they say the Christ would be born?
A: Bethlehem of Judaea — Matthew 2:5
Q6. What did Herod secretly ask the wise men?
A: What time the star appeared — Matthew 2:7
Q7. What did Herod tell the wise men to do?
A: Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again — Matthew 2:8
Q8. How did the wise men avoid returning to Herod?
A: They were warned of God in a dream — Matthew 2:12
Q9. What did Herod do when he realized the wise men had not returned?
A: He sent and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under — Matthew 2:16
Q10. What prophecy was fulfilled by the slaughter of the innocents?
A: Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not — Matthew 2:17