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Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
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saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."
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When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
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And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
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So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:
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'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.' "
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Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared.
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And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also."
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When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.