The ancient city of Saba Persia is about 15 kilometers or about 9.3 miles from Bethlehem. Saba Persia is believed to be the city where the Wise Men began their journey to see the birth of Jesus.
I was curious about this myself, but not having access to a map I turned to the Book of Ezra, chapter 7. (Old Testament) which in part is the story of Ezra and some other Jews returning to Jerusalem from the Persian Empire area after the Babylonian Captivity. The journey took 4 months. Since Bethlehem is only 4-6 miles from Jerusalem the journey from Persia to Bethlehem still remains a 4 month journey. The distance is approximately 1000 miles.
Long Time Ago In Bethlehem, So The Holy Bible Says. It is the first line of Mary's Boy Child.
The Magi are traditionally believed to have come from the East, possibly from regions like Persia or Babylon. They followed a star to Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus.
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem, David was from Bethlehem
they wore loose robes and sandals and long sleeve shirts and long shorts
Bethlehem is not in Egypt
The address of the Bethlehem Public Library is: 32 Main St. South, Bethlehem, 06751 0099
No way of telling w/o knowing where you're starting from.