Matthew 2:12 - Exposition

And being warned of God ( καὶ χρηματισθέντες ; cf. Bishop Westcott, on Hebrews 8:5 ). And , not "but;" this is joined to the threefold "and" of Matthew 2:11 , and is the final example of God's mercy and grace towards them, preserving them from probable death at Herod's hands. In a dream ( Matthew 1:20 , note). That they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Perhaps eastwards by Bet Sahur and Mar Saba and Jericho.