The Word of the Lord

16 Then Herod, when he saw^◦ that he was mocked by the Magi, was exceedingly wrathful, and sent·​·out and slew^◦ all the boys who were in Bethlehem, and in all her borders, from two·​·years and under, according·​·to the time^◦ which he had precisely·​·inquired of^▵ the Magi.

17 Then was fulfilled what was declared by Jeremiah the prophet, saying,

18 A voice was heard in Rama, lamentation, and weeping, and much howling, Rachel weeping for her children; and she was not willing to be comforted, because they are not.¹