Matthew 2:7-9

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁷ Then Herod sent for the wise men [astrologers] secretly, and ^[a]accurately to the last point ascertained from them the time of the appearing of the star [that is, ^[b]how long the star had made itself visible since its rising in the east].

⁸ Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search for the Child carefully and diligently, and when you have found ^[c]Him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship Him.

⁹ When they had listened to the king, they went their way, and behold, the star which had been seen in the east ^[d]in its rising went before them until it came and stood over the place where the young Child was.