December 2, 2007: You Are Not the Guy (1 of 4) – Michael Hidalgo

Herod the Great knew his history. Perhaps this is why he tried to change it all by calling himself the King of the Jews. So imagine how he would have felt when a few Magi from the East come and ask, “Where is he that was born king of the Jews?” Herod’s paranoia, which had to this point led him to murder many, decides it is time to ensure that he alone is King. However, this would never be for Herod was an Edomite and Jesus was an Israelite. Herod could not undo the words that Balaam was forced to utter in Numbers 24. The Star of Jacob would defeat the Edomites, and Jesus would rightfully be called the King of the Jews.