Matthew 2:9

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.

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Other Translations for Matthew 2:9

BSB
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.
AKJV
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, see, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
CPDV
And when they had heard the king, they went away. And behold, the star that they had seen in the east went before them, even until, arriving, it stood still above the place where the child was.
ERV
And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
NHEB
And they, having heard the king, went their way; and look, the star which they saw in the east went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
SMT
And they having heard the king went forth; and, behold the star they saw in the sunrising, it led before them, till having come, it stood above where the young child was.

Commentary for Matthew 2:9

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Overview of Matthew 2:9
Summary
Celestial sign guides travelers to destination
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Star leads to child's location
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Miracle