Many Bible scholars believe that Herod died in the year 4 B.C.E. and that Jesus was born before then ​ — perhaps as early as 5 or 6 B.C.E.
Daudzi Bībeles pētnieki uzskata, ka Hērods nomira 4. gadā pirms mūsu ēras un Jēzus varētu būt dzimis 5. vai 6. gadā pirms mūsu ēras.