The shepherds went back to their sheep, praising God and thanking him for everything that they had seen and heard. It was just as the angel had told them.
The Spirit led Simeon to the temple. {\cf2\super [37]} Mary and Joseph went to the temple to do what the Jewish law said they must do. They brought the baby Jesus to the temple.
The people of Israel were also satisfied. They were happy and thanked God. They decided not to go and fight against the people of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh. They decided not to destroy the land where those people live.