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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:1-23

Childhood of Jesus. I. HEROD AND JESUS . The king and the Babe; earthly might and spiritual power. This contrast comes continually in view throughout the life of Christ, but never more strikingly than here. Depict the apparent helplessness of the young Child when confronted with the relentless and crafty hostility of Herod. The restless, suspicious jealousy of the old king, and the guileless, unconscious innocence of the Child. The selfish cruelty of the despot, and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:8

And he sent them to Bethlehem . Thus answering their question ( Matthew 2:2 ). And said, Go and search diligently for the young Child; and search out carefully concerning , Revised Version; ἐξετάσατε ἀκριβῶς περί . Herod bade them make precise inquiry as to all particulars about the Child. The more details he could obtain, the more easily he could make away with him. And when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also; the Revised Version... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:8

Man's guile and God's omniscience. Herod's fears we can well understand. He was a usurper, a foreigner, and, indeed, belonged to the Idumaean race, which was specially hated. The one thing he had to fear was the birth of a native prince, round whom the hopes of the nation might gather. He was so continually full of fears that his life was a misery to himself and every one who had to do with him. He had learned to be prompt, vigorous, and unscrupulous whenever he felt in the least alarmed,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:8

Go, and search diligently ... - Herod took all possible means to obtain accurate information respecting the child, that he might be sure of destroying him. He not only ascertained the probable time of his birth, and the place where he would be born, but he sent the wise men that they might actually see him, and bring him word. All this might have looked suspicious if he had not clothed it with the appearance of religion. He said to them, therefore, that he did it that he might go and worship... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:8

Matthew 2:8 . When ye have found him, bring me word again Viz., concerning the young child, his condition, and that of his parents, and all circumstances. It seems probable that Herod did not believe he was born, otherwise it is amazing that so suspicious and artful a prince as he was should put this important affair on so precarious a footing. How easily might he, if he had not himself accompanied these learned strangers, under pretence of doing honour to them, have sent a guard of... 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 2:8

for = concerning. young Child. Greek. paidion. App-108 . that I may come = that I also may come. Not "Him also" as well as others, but "I also" as well as you. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 2:8

Matthew 2:8. Search diligently for, &c.— Make exact inquiry about, &c. It is an amazing thing that so suspicious and artful a prince as Herod should put such an important affair on so precarious a footing; when, if he had notgone himself, it would have been so easy, under pretence of doing honour to these learned strangers, to have sent a guard of soldiers with them, who might, humanly speaking, without any difficulty, have slaughtered the child and his parents on the spot. Perhaps he... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:8

8. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently—"Search out carefully." for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also—The cunning and bloody hypocrite! Yet this royal mandate would meantime serve as a safe conduct to the strangers. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:1-12

1. The prophecy about Bethlehem 2:1-12 The Old Testament not only predicted how Messiah would be born (Matthew 1:18-25) but where He would be born (Matthew 2:1-12). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 2:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:1-12

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