Matthew 2:9

After they had heard what the king had to say they went on their way, and the star which they had seen in the east led them until it stopped right above the place where the child was.

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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

8He sent them to Bethlehem, telling them, “When you get there, search for the child. Once you find him let me know so that I can come and worship him too.”

10When they saw the star they couldn't contain their happiness!

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Cross References

Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept what I say and value my instructions,

Matthew 2:2“Where is the King of the Jews who has been born?” they asked. “We saw his star in the east and we've come to worship 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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