Matthew 2:3 web — When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

World English Bible

"When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him."

— Matthew 2:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
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ASV
“And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. ”
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NET
“When King Herod heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him.”
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DRB
“And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
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BBE
“And when it came to the ears of Herod the king, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
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KJVA
“When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
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Matthew 2 — Context

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

"Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him."

When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,

'You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'"

Matthew 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:3 say?

Matthew 2:3 in the World English Bible reads: “When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”

Where is Matthew 2:3 in the Bible?

Matthew 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 3.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 2:3.

What translation should I read Matthew 2:3 in?

Matthew 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 2:3?

Matthew 2:3 reads (WEB): “When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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