In short
By calling together a theological council, Herod brought the Scriptures into play, and unwittingly confirmed the truth of the wise men’s news about the newborn king
Herod assembled a theological council. While the people in Jerusalem might not have thought of even searching the Scriptures when they heard the news from the Magi (Gentiles), Herod compelled them to affirm the news from those who observed the stars with the revelation contained in Scripture.1
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4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.