is there truth to this

[OkieArcher]

hello everyone I been doing some studying and I ran across this commentary on Matthew 2:1-2

b. Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? These ancient scientists from Persia were on an important mission. They probably had been alerted to the prophetic significance of their times by the prophesies of Daniel and other Old Testament prophets.
i. Jewish legends say that Daniel himself, as an official of the Persian government, founded this order of Magi (wise men), and instructed them to watch for the Messiah through the generations

Is there any truth that Daniel founded this order of Magi????????

I would appreciate any input Thanks Jeff

[Rebel Hog]

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[mudhead1s wife]

My commentary just gives speculation that they may have known about the star for a couple of reasons 1)They could've been Jews that remained in Babylon after the Exile and knew the OT predictions of the Messiah's Coming 2) They may have been Eastern Astrologers who studied ancient manuscripts from around the world.

They could have each been from a different land representing the whole world bowing before the King.

Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.

[motor]

Is there any truth that Daniel founded this order of Magi????????
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In all of the eastern countries at the time of Jesus birth there were wise men..these were men that were known as Magi..yes Daniel gave the name to a class of wise men or astrologers who interpreted dreams and messages of the gods..the Magi in these verses apparently non-jewish religeous astrologors who, from observation figured out a great King was born and they went to see him.. a lot is written about the wise men in Daniel chapters 2,4,5

[OkieArcher]

Thank you all for replying

One wonders how the wise men connected the star with the birth of the King of the Jews in Judea..My view is that the Jews who were carried away into captivity when the southern kingdom fell were settle in Babylon, which later was conquered by the Persians. Many of the Jews anticipated the time God would send the Messiah. Possibly, the wise men had heard of their Messianic hopes...

I had just never heard of this,,,,,,, Jewish legends say that Daniel himself, as an official of the Persian government, founded this order of Magi (wise men), and instructed them to watch for the Messiah through the generations,,,,,,,,,,,,Before........so I thought I would get you all's input..

I do find it interesting that these Gentile wise men were the first tocome desireing sincere worship and presenting gifts fit for a King,, reminding me of (Romans 12:1-2)And how we should bring our best gifts and worship.

Then I came across Luke 2:25-32 What a great relationship Simeon must have had with God...but verse 32 is what catch my eye,

32."a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."

A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles. The amazing thing about Simeon's prophecy is that it show that this light is for the Gentiles also The salvation of Jesus began with Israel, but was ALWAYS to be extended beyond Israel.. Too Me A Gentile,,,,,,,Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Read Gods Word, And Read it More Often ...Amen