Matthew 2:17

Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, 1

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Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

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16Then Herod, when he saw that he had been mocked by the learned men, was very angry. He sent and killed all the male children that were in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old and under, according to the time that he had determined exactly from the learned men.

18“A voice was heard in Ramah, 1 weeping and great mourning, 1 Rachel weeping for her children, 1 and she refused to be comforted, because they were no more.”

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Matthew Henry on Matthew 2:17-19

The Slaughter of the Children. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not… Read the whole commentary →

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