Matthew 2:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵They answered, “In the town of Bethlehem in Judea. The prophet wrote about this in the Scriptures:

⁶‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
you are important among the rulers of Judah.
A ruler will come from you.
He will be like a shepherd for my people, the Israelites.’” Micah 5:2

⁷Then Herod had a secret meeting with the wise men from the east. He learned from them the exact time they first saw the star.

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Matthew 2:5-7

New International Version

⁵“In Bethlehem^(A) in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

⁶“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’^[a]”^(B)

⁷Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

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