John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:1-23
The Wise Men1-12. The star in the east and the visit of the Magi (peculiar to St. Matthew). The incident fits well into secular history. About the time when the star appeared (7 or 6 b.c.), Herod the Great, being alarmed by a prophecy that the royal power was about to pass away from him and his line, put the authors of it to death. It is evident, therefore, that the announcement by the wise men that Herod’s supplanter in the kingdom had actually been born, would drive him to violent measures.... read more
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 2:15
2:15 Lord (c-20) See Note, ch. 1.20. saying, (l-24) Hosea 11:1 . read more