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

^{5 Ref} And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written through the prophet,

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

^{7 Ref} Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.

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