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JAMB 2014 - Question 26

Crs 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 26: The wise men from the East were able to know about the birth of Jesus because they were

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The wise men from the East were able to know about the birth of Jesus because they were
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The Holy family remained some time at Bethlehem. There have received the visit of Wise Men from the East. (Astrologers). These men had been led to Jerusalem by a light like a star. When they arrived at Jerusalem the star disappeared. They asked king Herod. Where the new king of the Jews is born? Herod was annoyed because he was very jealous and cruel. He asked the learned Jews who told him Bethlehem. So, he told the Astrologers to go to Bethlehem, when you have found him come and tell me. I want to worship him too. When the wise me Jerusalem, they saw the star again They were very glad and found' Mary and the child in Bethlehem .they worshiped him and offered gold, gold, frankincense and myrrh. then they were told not to go to Herod but take another way back. Matthew 2:1-21