Matthew 2:7
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.In other versions
Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.
ASV
Then Herod sent for the wise men privately, and put questions to them about what time the star had been seen.
BBE
Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquired of them accurately the time of the star that was appearing;
DBY
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
WEB
Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquire exactly from them the time of the appearing star,
YLT
Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
ENG
Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
WBT
Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.
BSB
In context
5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
7Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
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- Herod