Matthew 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:19-23

Providence in prophecy and history. Matthew, perhaps more constantly than any other New Testament writer, notes fulfilment of prophecy in events of history. His Gospel, which was the first written, was primarily intended for the Jews, who were familiar with this class of evidence, and would naturally look for it. The evidence is intrinsically very important, amongst other things evincing a Providence all-wise and all-powerful. I. THAT CANNOT BE A CHANCE WHICH IS ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:19

Herod was dead - See the notes at Matthew 2:15. Herod left three sons, and the kingdom was at his death divided between them. To Archelaus was given Judea, Idumea, and Samaria; to Philip, Batanea and Trachonitis; to Antipas, Galilee and Perea.Each of these was also called Herod, and these are the individuals who are so frequently referred to in the New Testament during the ministry. of the Saviour and the labors of the apostles. The above table will show at a glance the chief connections of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:19

Matthew 2:19. When Herod was dead His death, of which Josephus has given us a very affecting account, happened, according to some, within three or four months of his perpetrating the above-mentioned bloody act, and was a fearful instance of that vengeance which God, even in this world, sometimes takes on his enemies, and those of his people. He died eaten with worms, at the age of seventy-one, after a reign of forty years, having endured such excruciating, lingering, and loathsome diseases,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:19-23

12. Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39-40)Upon hearing of Herod’s death, Joseph and Mary returned with the infant Jesus to Palestine (Matthew 2:19-21). Since the new king Archelaus was as unjust and cruel as his father Herod, they considered it unsafe to stay in Judea, so went north to their home town of Nazareth. As the years of Jesus’ childhood passed, he developed in body, mind and spirit (Matthew 2:22-23; Luke 2:39-40). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:19

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying ...But when Herod was dead, ... That is God's answer to men who oppose His will. Through all the universe, one mighty purpose runs; and no man or combination of men or nations can thwart that will. BUT ... God's will must be done. A similar example of this same principle may be noted in Acts 12:23,34 where it is said of another Herod who opposed God's will that "He was eaten of worms ... but... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 2:19

Matthew 2:19. But when Herod was dead— It will be worth the reader's while to peruse the particular and affecting account which Josephus has given of the dreadful death of this inhuman tyrant, whom God so remarkably made a terror to himself, as well as to all about him. See Antiq. l. xvii. c. 6. Jewish War, l. i. c. 33. and Univ. History, vol. x. p. 638. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:19

19. But when Herod was dead—Miserable Herod! Thou thoughtest thyself safe from a dreaded Rival; but it was He only that was safe from thee; and thou hast not long enjoyed even this fancied security. See on :-. behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt—Our translators, somewhat capriciously, render the same expression "the angel of the Lord," Matthew 1:20; Matthew 2:13; and "an angel of the Lord," as here. As the same angel appears to have been employed on all these... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:1-23

C. The King’s childhood ch. 2There is nothing in chapter 2 that describes Jesus Himself. Therefore Matthew’s purpose was not simply to give the reader information about Jesus’ childhood. Rather he stressed the reception that the Messiah received having entered the world. The rulers were hostile, the Jewish religious leaders were indifferent, but the Gentiles welcomed and worshipped Him. These proved to be typical responses throughout Jesus’ ministry, as Matthew’s Gospel reveals. This literary... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:19-20

God’s sovereign initiative is again the subject of Matthew’s record. This is the fourth dream and the third mention of the angel of the Lord appearing to Joseph in the prologue. The phrase "the land of Israel" occurs only here in the New Testament. Evidently Matthew used it since it recalls the promises and blessings God gave Jacob and his descendants. [Note: Toussaint, p. 56.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:19-23

3. The prophecies about Nazareth 2:19-23 (cf. Luke 2:39)Matthew concluded his selective account of the events in Jesus’ childhood that demonstrated His messiahship and illustrated various reactions to Him with Jesus’ return to Israel. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:19-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:19-23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:19

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 2:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:1-23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:19-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 2:19-23

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