3 When King Herod heard this, he was very troubled. All the people in Jerusalem were troubled also.

4 He called all the chief priests and the scribes of the Jews for a meeting. He asked them, Where is the Christ to be born?

5 They told him, In Bethlehem in Judea. That is what the prophet, the man of God long ago, wrote:

6 "Bethlehem in the country of Judah, you are not the least among the leaders in Judah. A leader will come from you who will rule over my people Israel."

7 Then Herod called the wise men to talk with them secretly. He found out from them what time they saw the star.

8 He sent them to Bethlehem. He said, Go and ask everywhere until you find the child. When you have found him, come and tell me, so that I myself may go and worship him.