Matthew 2:7
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
More from Matthew 2
Verse 1
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Verse 2
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Verse 3
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Verse 4
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Verse 5
And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,