1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem.
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They asked, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We've seen his star in the east, and we've come to honor him."
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When King Herod heard this, he was troubled, and everyone in Jerusalem was troubled with him.
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He gathered all the chief priests and the legal experts and asked them where the Christ was to be born.
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They said, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what the prophet wrote:
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You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel."