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# King of the Jews
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## Definition
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"King of the Jews" is a title for Jesus, the Messiah.
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* When Jesus was born, God caused an unusually bright star in the sky to reveal that he was the king of the Jews.
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* Jesus' kingship over the Jews was also revealed through the fact that he was a descendant of King David.
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* Before Jesus was crucified, Roman soldiers mockingly called Jesus "King of the Jews." This title was also written on a piece of wood nailed to the top of Jesus' cross.
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* Jesus truly is the king of the Jews and the king over all creation who will reign forever in the kingdom of God.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "King of the Jews" could also be translated as "king over the Jews" or "the one who rules over the Jews" or "supreme ruler of the Jews."
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* Check to see how the phrase "king of" is translated in other places in the translation.
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