4. And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born.
5. And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6. 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.
7. Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8. 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.