| Matthew 2:8 | |
|---|---|
← 2:7 2:9 → | |
_-_James_Tissot.jpg) The Magi in the House of Herod. Painting by James Tissot (1836–1902) | |
| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 2:8 is the eighth verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. The magi have informed King Herod that they had seen portents showing the birth of the King of the Jews. After consulting with the leading Jewish religious figures Herod sends the magi to find the infant.