3 But when Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 And having gathered together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired from them where the Christ would be born.

5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you shall come forth a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.' "

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

8 And having sent them to Bethlehem, he said, "Go and carefully search for the young Child, and as soon as you find [Him], report back to me, so that I also may come and worship Him."