Matthew 2:7 KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:5–9 KJV Chapter Context
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And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
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And 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.
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Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
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And 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.
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When 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.