Matthew 2:12 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:12

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. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:12

The blending of the ordinary and the special in Divine dealings. These men had been led, by the ordinary exercise of their minds, on certain natural, if unusual, phenomena which they had observed in the heavens. But now they were led by special Divine intervention and direct Divine communications. This is the fact that seems to be suggestive. That very remarkable blending of the ordinary and the special, the natural and the miraculous, we find reappearing everywhere in the Divine dealings... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:12

Warned of God - This was done, doubtless, because, if they had given Herod precise information where he was, it would have been easy for him to send forth and kill him. And from this we learn that God will watch over those whom He loves; that He knows how to foil the purposes of the wicked, and to deliver His own out of the hands of those who would destroy them.In a dream - See the note at Matthew 1:20. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:12

Matthew 2:12. And being warned of God in a dream, that they should not return to Herod Which, it is probable, in the simplicity of their hearts, they were preparing to do, they departed into their own country another way Not at all solicitous as to the consequences of Herod’s resentment. Thus did the providence of God watch over these devout Gentiles, as well as over Jesus and his parents, and would not suffer their honest simplicity to be abused, and made a prey of by the crafty designs... 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 2:12

warned of God = oracularly answered, implying a preceding question. Compare Matthew 2:22 . in. Greek. kata. App-104 . a dream. Greek. onar. See note on Matthew 1:20 . not. Greek. me. App-105 . to = unto. Greek. pros. App-104 . departed = returned. another = by another, as in Matthew 2:5 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:12

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.Being warned of God in a dream ... the wise men refused to cooperate with Herod. His caution in calling the wise men privily (Matthew 2:7) was of no avail. He that "slumbers not nor sleeps" was watching over the Saviour's cradle. Dreams were often a vehicle of revelation among the Hebrews. They were considered inferior to visions but often played a vital role in protecting... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:12

12. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed—or, "withdrew." to their own country another way—What a surprise would this vision be to the sages, just as they were preparing to carry the glad news of what they had seen to the pious king! But the Lord knew the bloody old tyrant better than to let him see their face again. :-. THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT—THE MASSACRE AT BETHLEHEM—THE RETURN OF JOSEPH AND MARY WITH THE BABE, AFTER HEROD'S DEATH, AND THEIR... 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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 2:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 2:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 2:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 2:12

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

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

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