For they are dead (τεθνηκασιν). Only Herod had sought to kill the young child, but it is a general statement of a particular fact …

They are dead which sought, etc. This either refers to Herod alone, as is not uncommon, using the plural number for the singular; or it ma…

They are dead — The use of the plural is noticeable, as Herod alone had been named. Possibly, however, others may have been implicated in …

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…

Saying, arise, and take the young child and his mother ,
&c.] Joseph strictly observed and obeyed the divine command…

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…