Matthew 2:9 net — After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above th…

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"After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was."

— Matthew 2:9, NET Bible

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Matthew 2 — Context

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‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

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Then Herod privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared.

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He sent them to Bethlehem and said,“Go and look carefully for the child. When you find him, inform me so that I can go and worship him as well.”

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After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was.

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When they saw the star they shouted joyfully.

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As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their treasure boxes and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back by another route to their own country.

Matthew 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:9 say?
Matthew 2:9 in the NET Bible reads: “After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was.”
Where is Matthew 2:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 9.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 2:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:9 in?
Matthew 2:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 2:9?
Matthew 2:9 reads (NET): “After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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