Matthew 2:4-8 He called together all the Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law in the nation, and questioned them as to where the Christ was to be born.

Twentieth_Century⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴ He called together all the Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law in the nation, and questioned them as to where the Christ was to be born. ⁵ "At Bethlehem in Judea," was their answer; "for it is said in the Prophet-- ⁶ 'And thou, Bethlehem in Judah's land, Art in no way least among the chief cities of Judah; For out of thee will come a Chieftain- - One who will shepherd my people Israel.'" ⁷ Then Herod secretly sent for the Astrologers, and ascertained from them the date of the appearance of the star; ⁸ And, sending them to Bethlehem, he said: "Go and make careful inquiries about the child, and, as soon as you have found him, bring me word, that I, too, may go and do homage to him."