Verse Comparison: Matthew 2:7
American Standard Version
Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.
Amplified® Bible
Then Herod sent for the wise men [astrologers] secretly, and accurately to the last point ascertained from them the time of the appearing of the star [that is, how long the star had made itself visible since its rising in the east].
Darby English Version
Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquired of them accurately the time of the star that was appearing;
International Standard Version
Then Herod secretly called together the wise men and found out from them the time the star had appeared.
King James Version
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Young's Literal Translation
Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquire exactly from them the time of the appearing star,
