651 B
651 B
They studied the stars
These men may also have had access to the Old Testament prophets' writings that predicted the birth of the Messiah.
an unusual star
The star that they noticed was not a normal star. It was something that appeared at the time of Jesus' birth.
the child
As much as a year or two passed before the men arrived in Bethlehem. Jesus was no longer a baby.
the house
They were no longer staying in the place for animals where he was born.