World English Bible
"Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared."
— Matthew 2:7, World English Bible
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
“Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared. ”
“Then Herod privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared.”
“Then Herod, privately calling the wise men learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them;”
“Then Herod sent for the wise men privately, and put questions to them about what time the star had been seen.”
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,
'You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'"
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him."
They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.