Matthew 2

NET

7 Then Herod privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared.


Darby

7 Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquiredD6627 of them accurately the time of the star that was appearingD6628;


Darby Bible Notes

inquired - Or 'learned.' so ver. 16. appearing - It is evident that the star had not been all the way, but now reappeared. see ver. 10. 'The time' is practically when it appeared; 'how long since?'


KJV

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