Matthew 2:1-9

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

2saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ should be born.

5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

6And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Which shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

7Then Herod privily called the wise men, and learned of them carefully what time the star appeared.

8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search out carefully concerning the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.

9And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.