Matthew 2:9

Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

In Context

8And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come to adore him.

10And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

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Cross References

Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee,

Matthew 2:2Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him.

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 →

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