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They told him, `In Bethlehem in Judea. That is what the prophet, the man of God long ago, wrote:

"Bethlehem in the country of Judah, you are not the least among the leaders in Judah. A leader will come from you who will rule over my people Israel." '

Then Herod called the wise men to talk with them secretly. He found out from them what time they saw the star.

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

“‘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)

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

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 2:6 Micah 5:2,4