Matthew 2, verses 1-12.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem Village, Judah territory, this was during Herod's kingship,

a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the east.

They asked around, where can we find and pay homage to the newborn king of the Jews?

We observed a star in the eastern sky that signaled his birth.

We're on a pilgrimage to worship him.

When word of their inquiry got to Herod, he was terrified and not Herod alone, but most

of Jerusalem as well.

He had lost no time.

He gathered all the high priest and religion scholars in the city together and asked, where

is the Messiah supposed to be born?

They told him, Bethlehem, Judah territory, the prophet Micah wrote it plainly.

It's you, Bethlehem, in Judah's land, no longer bringing up the rear.

From you will come the leader who will shepherd rule my people, my Israel.

Herod then arranged a secret meeting with the scholars from the east, pretending to be

it as devout as they were, he got them to tell him exactly when the birth announcement

star appeared.

Then he told them the prophecy about Bethlehem and said, go find this child, leave no stone

unturned.

As soon as you find him, send word and I'll join you at once in your worship.

Instructed by the king, they set off.

Then the star appeared again, the same star they had seen in the eastern skies.

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