Following the Star to Bethlehem: Who Were the Magi Seeking King of the Jews?
12-24-2025
JERUSALEM, Israel – The Book of Matthew in the Bible tells us the story of the Wise Men, the Magi, who came from the East to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?"
Who were these Wise Men from the East? Did they come from Babylon, now modern-day Iraq?
CBN News explored the remarkable story and heard from experts about these Wise Men who followed the star that led to Bethlehem in Judea, near Jerusalem.
You can see that story by clicking on the video below.
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About The Author
Chris
Mitchell
CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief In a time where the world's attention is riveted on events in the Middle East, CBN viewers have come to appreciate Chris Mitchell's timely reports from this explosive region of the world. Mitchell brings a Biblical and prophetic perspective to these daily news events that shape our world. Chris first began reporting on the Middle East in the mid-1990s. He repeatedly traveled there to report on the religious and political issues facing Israel and the surrounding Arab states. One of his more significant reports focused on the emigration of persecuted Christians
