Matthew 2:8 - Exposition

And he sent them to Bethlehem . Thus answering their question ( Matthew 2:2 ). And said, Go and search diligently for the young Child; and search out carefully concerning , Revised Version; ἐξετάσατε ἀκριβῶς περί . Herod bade them make precise inquiry as to all particulars about the Child. The more details he could obtain, the more easily he could make away with him. And when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also; the Revised Version rightly joins, I also— I as well as you; I the king. It might well be at a secret conference with the Magi that Herod said this, for no Jew would have believed him. Worship ; Matthew 2:2 , note.