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Matthew 2:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 2:9

Verse 9 of 23

Scripture focus

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.

Matthew 2:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 2:9

Exegetical

Went before them. Setting out from Jerusalem at twilight, in keeping with their custom of traveling at night (see on v. 1), the wise men found their faith renewed by the reappearance of the star.