saying - Where is he that hath been born king of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and have come to bow down to him.

Then Herod, privately, calling the wise men, ascertained from them the time of the appearing star;

Now, they, hearing the king, went, and lo! the star which they had seen in the east, was going before them, until it went and stood over where the child was;

and, seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy;

but, the rest, said - Stay! let us see whether Elijah is coming, and will save him. .