Matthew 2 Several things strike me about this passage.. 

First... The chief priests and scribes knew that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.. they knew that the Magi had come to search for Him.. but they did not bother going to see for themselves. The foreigners wanted to worship this "king of the Jews".. but the Jewish religious leaders didn't even care.  Herod had ulterior motives, but he at least asked about the child. 

Second thing that strikes me is the prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus while He was a child, as noted by Matthew: 

Verse 6 " And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; for out of you will come forth a ruler, who will shepherd My people Israel."  This prophecy comes from Micah 5:2 which goes on to say "His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity."  

Verse 15 "Out of Egypt did I call My Son". This is a quote from Hosea 11:1b.  The interesting part is that the verse begins with "When Israel was a youth I loved him.. and out of Egypt I called My son."  Matthew is connecting the exodus of Israel with the coming of the Messiah. While Israel refused the love and blessings that the Father desired to pour out on them.. instead being rebellious and disobedient;  Jesus perfectly obeyed His Father's voice. 

Verse 18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be comforted, because they were no more."  This quote comes from Jeremiah 31:15.  The vision that Jeremiah is having is about the redemption of Israel..a prophecy of Israel restored.. where mourning is turned into rejoicing.. as God promises a new work.. and a new covenant. Matthew was speaking of the wicked acts of Herod who killed innocent children in an effort to kill the Messiah.  Jeremiah was speaking about how God would restore His people by His goodness and love.. which is exactly what He did through Jesus Christ. 

Verse 23 "He shall be called a Nazarene." This statement is not a direct quote from any Old Testament prophet. The Bible Knowledge Commentary suggests it may be associated with  Isaiah 11:1 "Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit."  The Hebrew word for branch is "neser" or "netser". The Bible Dictionary states that Nazareth means "Branch". 

Everything about Jesus should have been recognized by those who knew the Word of God.. but their eyes were blinded.  Yet.. the Magi saw the star and knew a King had been born and that He was much more than just an ordinary baby!

Father in heaven,  give us eyes to see the wonder and the majesty of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, who came to deliver all people from sin.. if we will call upon His Name.  Thank You for loving us so much that You would send Your only Begotten Son into this wicked world so that we might have salvation through His atoning sacrifice.  We worship Jesus.. our King as well as the King of the Jews.  He is King of kings and Lord of lords.. forever and ever Amen! May all glory and honor and praise be to You, the Lover of our  souls, our Father and our God.  Amen.