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Matthew 2:7

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

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  1. Matthew 2:5

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Matthew 2:9

    When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

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