Matthew 2:9 “After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star th…”

Matthew 2:9

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

So when they had heard the King, they departed: and loe, the starre which they had seene in the East, went before them, till it came and stoode ouer the place where the babe was.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

And after hearing the king, they went on their way; and the star which they saw in the east went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the young child was.

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Cross references

“the star”

Matthew 2:2 Psalm 25:12 Proverbs 8:17 2 Peter 1:19 Proverbs 2:1–6

Matthew 2:2 · BSB

asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Psalm 25:12 · BSB

Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.

Proverbs 8:17 · BSB

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

2 Peter 1:19 · BSB

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Proverbs 2:1–6 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.

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