1. Matthieu 2:4 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

What does Herod unintentionally accomplish by assembling the Sanhedrin?

Matthieu 2:4 (NEG79)

4 Il assembla tous les principaux sacrificateurs et les scribes du peuple, et il s'informa auprès d'eux du lieu où le Christ devait naître.

En bref

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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