2:6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are in no way least among the rulers of Judah,
for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 5
2:7 Then Herod 6 privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared. 2:8 He 7 sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and look carefully for the child. When you find him, inform me so that I can go and worship him as well.” 2:9 After listening to the king they left, and once again 8 the star they saw when it rose 9 led them until it stopped above the place where the child was.