Matthew 2:3

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Magi from the east have arrived in Jerusalem asking where the newborn king of the Jews can be found. Herod, a ruler who held his throne by suspicion and violence, hears the question.

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Matthew 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
Micah 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

World English Bible (WEB)

When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when it came to the ears of Herod the king, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Herod the king having heard, was stirred, and all Jerusalem with him,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyendo esto el rey Herodes, se turbó, y toda Jerusalem con él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al oír esto, el rey Herodes y la ciudad entera se turbaron.

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Matthew 2:3

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