Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Bible References

They rejoiced

Deuteronomy 32:13

“He made him (Israel) ride on the high places of the earth,
And he ate the produce of the field;
And He made him suck honey from the rock,
And [olive] oil from the flinty rock,
Psalm 67:4

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
For You will judge the people fairly
And guide the nations on earth. Selah.
Psalm 105:3

Glory in His holy name;
Let the hearts of those who seek and require the Lord [as their most essential need] rejoice.
Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.
Acts 13:46
And [at the same time] Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and confidently, saying, “It was necessary that God’s message [of salvation through faith in Christ] be spoken to you [Jews] first. Since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, now we turn to the Gentiles.
Romans 15:9
and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written,

Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles,
And sing praises to Your name.”