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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
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saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? We have seen his star in the east and are come to worship him.
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When Herod the king had heard
these things, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him.
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And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he asked them where the Christ should be born.
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And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea, for thus it is written by the prophet,
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And thou Bethlehem,
in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda, for out of thee shall come a Leader that shall shepherd my people Israel.
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Then Herod, calling the wise men unto him secretly, understood of them
with diligence the time of the appearing of the star;
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and sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Go there and search
diligently for the young child; and when ye have found
him, bring me word again that I may come and worship him
also.