Matthew 2:3-7
Matthew 2:3
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Matthew 2:4
And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.
Matthew 2:5
They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet:
Matthew 2:6
‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; For from you will come forth a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”
Matthew 2:7
Then Herod secretly called for the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared.