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A Supernatural Guide
Scholars widely agree this was not a typical star but a unique, supernatural light that moved low in the sky. After the Magi learned Jesus was in Bethlehem, the star reappeared to guide them, moving ahead until it stopped directly over the specific place where the child was, demonstrating God's precise and personal guidance for those who seek Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:9–10
18th Century
Theologian
The star—went before them. From this it appears that the star was a luminous meteor, perhaps not far from the ground.
It i…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:9
Went before them (προηγεν αυτους). Imperfect tense, kept on in front of them, not as a guide to the town since they now knew that,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:9
The reason Herod wanted to learn, at his secret meeting with the Magi, the exact time the star appeared was that he had already schemed to kill the…
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:9
16th Century
Theologian
But they, having heard the King, departed. It is truly an instance of shameful laziness that not one of the Jews offers to be an escort to…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
When they had heard the king
With great care and attention, what he had told them of the birth place of the young ch…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:9–12
17th Century
Minister
What joy these wise men felt upon seeing this star, no one knows as well as those who, after a long and melancholy night of temptation and desertio…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:9–12
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Evangelist set forth one motive of the Wise Men, namely, Herod’s persuasion. Here he gives another motive of the Wise Men for seeking Ch…