Matthew 2:7

Then Herod secretly called the learned men to ask them exactly what time the star had appeared.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, 1 are not the least among the leaders of Judah, 1 for from you will come a ruler 1 who will shepherd my people Israel.'”

8He sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search carefully for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”

Read all of Matthew 2

Cross References

1 Samuel 18:21Then Saul thought, “I will give her to him, so that she can be a trap for him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David a second time, “You will be my son-in-law.”

Psalms 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, 1 but his heart was hostile; 1 his words were softer than oil, 1 yet they were actually drawn swords. 1

Psalms 83:3They conspire against your people 1 and plan together against your protected ones. 1

Ezekiel 38:10The Lord Yahweh says this: It will happen on that day that plans will form in your heart, and you will devise wicked schemes.'

Revelation 12:1A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars was on her head.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 2:2-9

The Wise Men Come to Jerusalem. 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 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. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 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. 5 And… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 2:7