1. Matthew 2:8 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What are Herod's real intentions?

Matthew 2:8 (ESV)

8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”

Herod doesn’t want to worship the Christ. Instead, he wants to kill him.