Matthew 24:16

Translations

Modern

…then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Traditional

Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:

Literal

…then those in Judea, let them flee to the mountains;

Latin

…tunc qui in Judæa sunt, fugiant ad montes:

Original

Greek

English

…then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Notes

Matthew 24:1–31

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings False Prophets The Day Is Coming The Sovereignty of God

Events

Related verses

Genesis 19:15–17
At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.”
Luke 21:21–22
Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Proverbs 22:3
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
Exodus 9:20–21
Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter,
Jeremiah 37:11–12
When the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army,
Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.

Parallels

Mark 13:14–23 Luke 21:20–24

Places

Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Mountains: Afford Refuge in Time of Danger Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding

Matthew 24:16

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