Matthew 2:19

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

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In The King James Version

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

In Context

18In Rama there was heard a voice, weeping, and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be comforted, because they were no more.

20Saying, Arise, and take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel: for those who sought the child's life are dead.

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Cross References

Matthew 2:12And being warned by God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

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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