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Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exc…
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under. (Matthew 2:16)
Matthew 2:16 (KJV)
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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king. (Matthew 2:1)
Matthew 2:1 (KJV)
Behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? (Matthew 2:1-2)
Matthew 2:1 (KJV)
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (Matthew 2:3)
Matthew 2:3 (KJV)
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 2:4)
Matthew 2:4 (KJV)
And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet. (Matthew 2:5)
Matthew 2:5 (KJV)
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. (Matthew 2:7)
Matthew 2:7 (KJV)
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