Matthew 2:7

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

American Standard Version

Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Herod priuily called the Wisemen, and diligently inquired of them the time of the starre that appeared,

Darby Translation

Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquired of them accurately the time of the star that was appearing;

Young's Literal Translation

Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquire exactly from them the time of the appearing star,

Bible in Basic English

Then Herod sent for the wise men privately, and put questions to them about what time the star had been seen.

In context

6‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’ ”

8And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

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