By what means did Herod seek to destroy Christ?

Answer

"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth and sent forth, and
slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under."
Matt. 2: 16.

Did Jesus ever make use of ordinary means in performing His miracles?
How comprehensive are these commandments?
And what is indicated as the lawful use of the law?
Why did the Lord abhor the Canaanites?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
What description does the prophet Jeremiah give of the earth during this time?
What precious promise has God made to His children?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle