Matthew 2:9
New Revised Standard Version
When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.

Contemporary English Version
The wise men listened to what the king said and then left. And the star they had seen in the east went on ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.

New American Bible
After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

the star.

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

Psalm 25:12 Who is the man that feareth the Lord? He hath appointed him a law in the way he hath chosen.

Proverbs 2:1-6 That thy ear may hearken to wisdom: incline thy heart to know prudence. . . .

Proverbs 8:17 With me are riches and glory, glorious riches and justice.

2 Peter 1:19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.

Context
The Pilgrimage of the Magi
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 and adore him. 9Who 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. 10And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.…
Cross References
Matthew 2:8
And 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 and adore him.

Matthew 2:10
And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 2:8
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