Herod was dead. See Barnes on Matthew 2:15.

Herod left three sons, and the kingdom was at his death divided between them. To Archel…

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his …

Eusebius of Caesarea: For the sacrilege Herod had committed against the Savior and his wicked slaughter of the infants, div…

This fourth dream and third mention of the “angel of the Lord” (v.19) continues the divine initiative in preserving and guiding the Child. Although…

But when Herod was dead These words show the perseverance of Joseph’s faith. He kept his feet firm in Egypt until he was recalled to his n…

But when Herod was dead. Who died, as before observed, a few months after this tragedy was acted; and, according to the <…

Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for a while, but not to dwell in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel; to t…

It was discu ed above how the Wise Men bore witne to Christ being born; now, however, it is discu ed how the Holy Innocents bear witne , not by spe…