1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men2:1. Or "Magi." These are believed to be religious priest-rulers, probably from Persia, who studied the stars. came from the east to Jerusalem.
2 "Where is the King of the Jews who has been born?" they asked. "We saw his star in the east and we’ve come to worship him."
3 When King Herod heard about it, he was very disturbed, and the whole of Jerusalem with him. 4 Herod summoned all the chief priests and religious teachers of the people, and asked them where the Messiah was supposed to be born.
5 "Bethlehem in Judea," they told him, "for that’s what the prophet wrote: 6 ‘Bethlehem in the land of Judea, you are certainly not the least important of Judah’s leading cities,2:6. "Cities," implied. for a leader will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.2:6. Referencing Micah 5:2 and 2 Samuel 5:2.’"