Wise Men Visit Herod

Scripture

• Matthew 2:1

  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

• Matthew 2:2

  Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

• Matthew 2:3

  When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

• Matthew 2:4

  And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

• Matthew 2:5

  And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

• Matthew 2:6

  And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

• Matthew 2:7

  Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

• Matthew 2:8

  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.