3 And Herod the king having heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 And having gathered together all the chief priests and scholars of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ is born.

5 And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea. For thus it is written through the prophet,

6 And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah, for out of thee will come forth a man who rules, who will tend my people Israel.

7 Then Herod having called the wise men privately, ascertained from them what time the star appeared.

8 And having sent them to Bethlehem, he said, After going, search diligently about the child. And when ye find him, report to me, so that I also having come, may worship him.