1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem.
2 They asked, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him."
3 When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and everyone in Jerusalem was troubled with him.
4 He gathered all the chief priests and the legal experts and asked them where the Christ was to be born.
5 They said, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote:
6 You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel."
7 Then Herod secretly called for the magi and found out from them the time when the star had first appeared.