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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea 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? For we have seen His star in the East and have 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 demanded of them where Christ should be born.
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And they said unto him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:
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`And thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah; for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule My people Israel.'"
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Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
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And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go 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."