^{7 Ref} Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquire exactly from them the time of the appearing star,

^{8 Ref} and having sent them to Beth-Lehem, he said, `Having gone -- inquire ye exactly for the child, and whenever ye may have found, bring me back word, that I also having come may bow to him.'

^{9 Ref} And they, having heard the king, departed, and lo, the star, that they did see in the east, did go before them, till, having come, it stood over where the child was.

^{10 Ref} And having seen the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy,