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.’"
7 Then Herod called the wise men and met with them in private and found out from them exactly when the star appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem, telling them, "When you get there, search for the child. Once you find him let me know so that I can come and worship him too."
9 After they had heard what the king had to say they went on their way, and the star which they had seen in the east led them until it stopped right above the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star2:10. Clearly meaning when they saw the star stop, since they had already seen the star and followed it all the way from their home in the east. they couldn’t contain their happiness!