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i dont know why but i think that they followed it because god told them to in their heart. or they felt in in their gut to do it.

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The biblical story of the three kings following the North Star is symbolic of them seeking and following the guidance to find and honor the newborn Jesus, as the star was seen as a sign of his birth. It is a significant event in Christian tradition known as the Epiphany or the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles.

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