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A star went ahead of the Magi
Matthew says the star the Magi had seen went before them until it stood over where the young child was. Matthew 2:9–10
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Magi from the east came to Jerusalem saying they had seen his star. After meeting Herod, they set out, "and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them until it came and stood over where the young child was." Matthew 2:1–2Matthew 2:9–10
What the Bible does not say
Matthew does not say what kind of star or light it was.
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Matthew 2:9–10 WEB
9They, 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. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
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For children
A special star went ahead of the wise men and stopped over the place where young Jesus was.