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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:1-23

Matthew 2:1 . Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as is illustrated in Micah 5:2. In the days of Herod the king, the son of Antipater, and father of Archelaus, who succeeded him on the throne. Herod, who was an Idumean, or an alien, is named here to indicate the time of our Saviour’s birth, and to show that the sceptre was departed from Judah, and from the Asmonæn family, who were often rulers, and honoured as descendants of David’s house. Behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:16

Matthew 2:16Slew all the children. The holy innocentsThe narrative presents sharp contrasts of character and history.I. Christ the terror of the tyrant even when a helpless babe.II. The tyrant’s utmost endeavours are all in vain against the child.III. Our richest blessings are often baptized with blood.IV. The children of Bethlehem were unconscious martyrs for Christ.V. The holy innocents died for Christ’s sake. (S. Mease, D. D.)I. How strongly the scene of our Lord’s nativity was guarded.1.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:16

16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Ver. 16. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked ] He had mocked them, and yet takes it ill to be mocked of them, to have his own measure: he never takes notice of this, that God usually maketh fools of his... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Matthew 2:16

when: Genesis 39:14, Genesis 39:17, Numbers 22:29, Numbers 24:10, Judges 16:10, Job 12:4 was exceeding: Proverbs 27:3, Proverbs 27:4, Daniel 3:13, Daniel 3:19, Daniel 3:20 and slew: Genesis 49:7, 2 Kings 8:12, Proverbs 28:15, Proverbs 28:17, Isaiah 26:21, Isaiah 59:7, Hosea 10:14, Revelation 17:6 according: Matthew 2:7 Reciprocal: Genesis 35:16 - Ephrath Genesis 42:13 - one is not Exodus 2:3 - could not Judges 9:5 - slew 1 Samuel 2:33 - to consume 1 Samuel 19:17 - Why hast 1 Samuel 22:16 -... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.Then Herod, seeing that he was deluded by the wise men — So did his pride teach him to regard this action, as if it were intended to expose him to the derision of his subjects.Sending forth — a party of soldiers: In all... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:16-17

§ 13. SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS, AND RETURN FROM EGYPT, 16-23. 16. Mocked Slighted and deceived. Wroth Angry. Slew Herod believed the prophecy, for he ordered the sacred records to be consulted, with the expectation that they would tell, and tell truly, where the Messiah would be born. He believed the Scripture; he believed in the Messiah. But what a believer! He imagined that he could kill the predicted Messiah, and so defeat the God of ages! Such idiots may the most crafty men make... read more