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Matthew 2

Matthew 2:22

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

Modern
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,
Traditional
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
Literal
But having heard that Archelaus reigns over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to depart to there. And having been divinely warned in a dream, he withdrew to the parts of Galilee.
Latin
Audiens autem quod Archelaus regnaret in Judæa pro Herode patre suo, timuit illo ire: et admonitus in somnis, secessit in partes Galilææ.

Original

Greek
English
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,

Notes

Matthew 2:22

  • Archelaus, like his father, ruled with cruelty, injustice, and harshness.

  • Joseph moved to Galilee to escape the control of Archelaus. This fulfilled a prophecy (see Matthew 4:12–16).

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

Archelaus: Son of Herod the Great, Ethnarch of Judea Herod: The Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Archelaus Census Dreams Egypt, Egyptian Ethnarch Galilee Gospel of Matthew Herod, Herodian Family Magi Messiah Slaughter of the Innocents

Topics

Archelaus (Archaelaus): A Ruler of Judaea (A Son of Herod the Great) Dream: Concerning the Return Into Palestine Galilee: Christ: Brought up In Galilee: Modern Towns of Nazareth God: Preserver: Jesus and his Parents 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 Wine: Consequence of Putting (When New), Into Old Bottles