matthew-2:13-16,-luke-2:21-51-niv

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:15

The death of Herod - Herod died in the thirty-seventh year of his reign. It is not certainly known in what year he began his reign, and hence it is impossible to determine the time that Joseph remained in Egypt. The best chronologers have supposed that he died somewhere between two and four years after the birth of Christ, but at what particular time cannot now be determined. Nor can it be ascertained at what age Jesus was taken into Egypt. It seems probable that he was supposed to be a year... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men - When he saw that he had been deceived by them; that is, that they did not return as he had expected. It does not mean that they did it for the purpose of mocking or deriding him, but that he was disappointed in their not returning, or that he had been trifled with.Exceeding wroth - Very angry. He had been disappointed and deceived. He expected to send an executioner and kill Jesus alone. But, since he was disappointed in this, he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:13

Matthew 2:13. And when they were departed Probably very soon after; for Bethlehem being only about two hours’ journey from Jerusalem, no doubt Herod would have speedy intelligence of the motions of the wise men: the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, take the young child, &c. How watchful was the providence of God over this holy child and his righteous parents: while Joseph and Mary slept secure, enriched by the presents of the wise men, God watches for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:14-15

Matthew 2:14-15. When he arose Viz., from his bed, he took the young child, &c. He immediately obeyed the heavenly vision, and departed into Egypt With as hasty a flight as their circumstances would allow. And was there until the death of Herod Which happened a few months after. That it might be fulfilled That is, fulfilled again, which was spoken by the prophet Viz., Hosea, on another occasion, Out of Egypt have I called my son These words of Hosea, without doubt, were... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:16

Matthew 2:16. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men The word ενεπαιχθη , here rendered, was mocked, “properly signifies was played with, and well expresses the view in which the pride of Herod taught him to regard this action, as if it were intended to expose him to the derision of his subjects, and to treat him as a child, rather than as a prince of so great experience and renown.” Dr. Campbell reads, deceived, observing, that, “in the Jewish style, any... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

11. Herod and the Magi (Matthew 2:1-18)It seems that after the ceremonies in Jerusalem, Joseph and Mary returned with Jesus to Bethlehem. Because most of the travellers had now gone, they were able to move into the house (see Matthew 2:11). Meanwhile, in a country to the east, men known as Magi (people who study the stars) had worked out that a new king was born in Judea and they came to Jerusalem looking for him (Matthew 2:1-2).Herod the Great was ruler of Judea at the time, and he had no... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:13

were departed = had withdrawn or retired. the angel. See note on Matthew 1:20 . the LORD. Here denotes Jehovah. See App-98 . Divine interposition was needed to defeat the designs of the enemy; and guidance was given only as and when needed. Compare: Matthew 2:20 , Matthew 2:22 . See App-23 . take = take with [thee]. will seek = is on the point of seeking. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:14

took = took with [him]. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:15

death = end. Greek. teleute. Occurs only here. that = in order that. spoken. As well as written. Compare Matthew 2:5 and Matthew 2:23 . of = by. Greek. hupo. See App-104 . Out of Egypt, &c. Quoted from Hosea 11:1 . See App-107 . have I called = did I call. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:16

saw. App-133 . mocked = deceived. wroth. Greek. thumoomai. Occurs only here. all. The number could not have been great. children = boys. Plural of pais. App-108 . coasts = borders. two years. Greek. dietes. Occurs only in Matthew. It was now nearly two years since the birth at Bethlehem. Herod had inquired very accurately, Matthew 2:7 . See notes on Matthew 2:1 and Matthew 2:11 . The wise men found a pais, not a brephos (see App-108 . ), as the shepherds did (Luke 2:16 ). of =... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:14-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:16

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