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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:9-12

We have here the wise men's humble attendance upon this new-born King of the Jews, and the honours they paid him. From Jerusalem they went to Bethlehem, resolving to seek till they should find; but it is very strange that they went alone; that not one person of the court, church, or city, should accompany them, if not in conscience, yet in civility to them, or touched with a curiosity to see this young prince. As the queen of the south, so the wise men of the east, will rise up in judgment... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:13-15

We have here Christ's flight into Egypt to avoid the cruelty of Herod, and this was the effect of the wise men's enquiry after him; for, before that, the obscurity he lay in was his protection. It was but little respect (compared with what should have been) that was paid to Christ in his infancy: yet even that, instead of honouring him among his people, did but expose him. Now here observe, 1. The command given to Joseph concerning it, Matt. 2:13. Joseph knew neither the danger the child was... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 2:9-12

2:9-12 And, behold, the star, which they had seen in its rising, led them on until it came and stood over the place where the little child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. When they came into the house, they saw the little child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him; and they opened their treasures, and offered to him gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh. And because a message from God came to them in a dream, telling them not to go... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 2:13-15

2:13-15 When they had gone away, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph. "Rise," he said, "and take the little child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the little child, in order to kill him." So he arose and took the little child and his mother by night and went away into Egypt, and he remained there until the death of Herod. This happened that the word spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:11

And when they were come into the house ,.... Which they entered without making any inquiry, being fully assured by the star's standing right over it, that this was the house, and here was the king of the Jews, whom they were come to worship; and having entered in "they saw" some copies read ευρον , they found the young child, with Mary his mother ; in her lap, or arms, or in the house with her, for by this time he might go alone. Joseph perhaps was not at home, but about his business;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:12

Being warned of God in a dream ,.... It is likely they made a short stay at Bethlehem, might lodge there a night; at least laid themselves down a while to take some refreshment in sleep, after they had paid their respects to him that was born king of the Jews, and performed the whole business they came about; when in a dream they received a divine oracle, were admonished and counselled by God, that they should not return to Herod : which would have been going back again, and out of their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:13

And when they were departed ,.... That is immediately, or as soon as they were gone, or in a very little time after, probably the same night, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream ; it is very likely the same angel who appeared to him in such sort, Matthew 1:20 "saying arise", awake out of sleep, and rise from thy bed directly, and take the young child and his mother . The angel does not say take thy wife and son; for though Mary was properly his wife, yet... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:14

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother ,.... That is, as soon as he awoke out of sleep, and rose from his bed, he did as he was commanded, he prepared for his journey; and very opportunely had the wise men presented their gifts; the gold they brought served to defray the expense of this journey, and which no doubt was so ordered by divine providence for this purpose. Joseph was very punctual and expeditious in obeying the command of God; he took the young child and his mother,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:15

And was there until the death of Herod ,.... Which was in a very short time; for Eusebius F9 Hist. Eccl. l. 1. c. 8. p. 25, 26. says, that immediately, in a very little time after the slaughter of the children at Bethlehem, the divine vengeance inflicted diseases on him, which quickly brought him to his end; so that, according to the learned Dr. Lightfoot F11 Harmony of the New Testament, p. 6. , Jesus was not above three or four months in Egypt. Now all this was brought about, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:11

They presented unto him gifts - The people of the east never approach the presence of kings and great personages, without a present in their hands. This custom is often noticed in the Old Testament, and still prevails in the east, and in some of the newly discovered South Sea Islands. Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh - Some will have these gifts to be emblematic of the Divinity, regal office, and manhood of Christ. "They offered him incense as their God; gold as their king; and myrrh,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:9-12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:13-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 2:9-12

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 2:13-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 2:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 2:11

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