Matthew 2:1 Now pertaining to Jesus – being born within the town of Bethlehem, of the Judean district, during the days of Herod the king – note and consider this: Great ones (magi: from the Persian magus = great ones, who were often Persian priests; wise men; scholars; astrologers; royal advisors; or: magicians) from eastern regions birthed their presence into Jerusalem Hebrew: City or Occupation of Peace and Wholeness.

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Now pertaining to Jesus – being born within [the town of] Bethlehem, of the Judean [district], during the days of Herod the king – note and consider this: Great ones (magi: from the Persian magus = great ones, who were often Persian priests; wise men; scholars; astrologers; royal advisors; or: magicians) from eastern regions birthed their presence into Jerusalem [Hebrew: City or Occupation of Peace and Wholeness].