Matthew 2:7-10 Thereupon Herod sent privately for the Magi and ascertained from them the exact time of the star's appearing.

WNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ Thereupon Herod sent privately for the Magi and ascertained from them the exact time of the star's appearing. ⁸ He then directed them to go to Bethlehem, adding, "Go and make careful inquiry about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and do him homage." ⁹ After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was. ¹⁰ When they saw the star, the sight filled them with intense joy.