Matthew 2:1-6

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,

2“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

3When Herod the king heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

4So he called together all the chief priests and scribes of the people and [anxiously] asked them where the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) was to be born.

5They replied to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what has been written by the prophet [Micah]:

6‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not in any way least among the leaders of Judah; For from you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”