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Matthew 2

Matthew 2:19

The Return to Nazareth · Matthew 2:19–23
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Translations

Modern
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
Traditional
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Literal
But on Herod having died, behold, an angel of the Lord appears in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Latin
Defuncto autem Herode, ecce angelus Domini apparuit in somnis Joseph in Ægypto,

Original

Greek
English
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.

Notes

Matthew 2:19

After Herod died: Herod the Great died in 4 BC. Caesar (the Roman emperor) divided his kingdom. Herod's son Archelaus (Matthew 2:22) became ruler of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Herod Antipas (14:1–12; Luke 13:31–32) took charge of Galilee and Perea.

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

  • his family history and birth (chapter 1), and

  • the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Events

Parallels

Luke 2:39–40

People

Herod: The Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Census Egypt, Egyptian Gospel of Matthew Magi Messiah Slaughter of the Innocents

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Joseph, in a Dream Dream: Concerning the Return Into Palestine Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Joseph Egypt: The Country of: Joseph Takes Jesus To God: Preserver: Jesus and his Parents God: Warning Joseph in Dreams Jesus, the Christ: Flight Into and Return from Egypt Joseph: Husband of Mary: Warned in a Dream to Return to Nazareth Miracles: Catalogue of The Deliverance of Jesus