Matthew 2:19-23

Matthew 2:19-23

[19] But  when Herod  was dead,  behold,  an angel  of the Lord  appeareth  in  a dream  to Joseph  in  Egypt,  [20] Saying,  Arise,  and take  the young child  and  his  mother,  and  go  into  the land  of Israel:  for  they are dead  which  sought  the young child's  life.  [21] And  he arose,  and took  the young child  and  his  mother,  and  into  the land  of Israel.  [22] But  when he heard  that  Archelaus  did reign  Judaea  in the room  of his  father  Herod,  he was afraid  to go  thither:  notwithstanding,  being warned of God  in  a dream,  he turned aside  into  the parts  of Galilee:  [23] And  he came  and dwelt  in  a city  called  Nazareth:  that  it might be fulfilled  which  by  the prophets,  He shall be called  a Nazarene. 

What does Matthew 2:19-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Matthew concluded his selective account of the events in Jesus" childhood that demonstrated His messiahship and illustrated various reactions to Him with Jesus" return to Israel.